| 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 | $38.99 | 7.642% | $41.9696 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.64 | 7.536% | $48.0041 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.64 | 4.498% | $189.8102 | $189.81 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.54 | 8.741% | $268.0901 | $268.09 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.50 | 13.516% | $87.9749 | $87.97 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.76 | 6.599% | $144.7188 | $144.72 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.60 | 9.735% | $8.3399 | $8.34 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.67 | $788.9076 | $788.90 | $788.85 | $788.90 | |