| 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 | $38.76 | 9.105% | $42.2891 | $42.29 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.38 | 8.217% | $45.8624 | $45.86 | $45.85 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.29 | 6.459% | $148.2867 | $148.29 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.70 | 6.590% | $262.9575 | $262.96 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.81 | 4.449% | $206.6106 | $206.61 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.69 | 10.423% | $232.6502 | $232.65 | $232.65 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.55 | 7.472% | $223.0581 | $223.06 | $223.05 | $223.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.18 | $1,161.7146 | $1,161.72 | $1,161.70 | $1,161.90 | |