| 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 | $38.91 | 7.825% | $41.9547 | $41.95 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.65 | 3.561% | $41.0619 | $41.06 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.57 | 8.795% | $263.904 | $263.90 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.32 | 12.192% | $145.0867 | $145.09 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.84 | 12.302% | $218.8092 | $218.81 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.36 | 9.749% | $251.7203 | $251.72 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.57 | 5.635% | $12.222 | $12.22 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.22 | $974.7588 | $974.75 | $974.70 | $974.80 | |