| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $38.31 | 9.600% | $41.9878 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.41 | 9.405% | $257.5503 | $257.55 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.45 | 10.680% | $46.9837 | $46.98 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.35 | 3.234% | $94.3043 | $94.30 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.46 | 12.506% | $178.277 | $178.28 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.49 | 11.177% | $196.2163 | $196.22 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.55 | 10.639% | $234.0568 | $234.06 | $234.05 | $234.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.02 | $1,049.3762 | $1,049.38 | $1,049.40 | $1,049.50 | |