| 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 | $38.41 | 9.273% | $41.9718 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.97 | 8.329% | $120.2127 | $120.21 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.67 | 6.796% | $222.8512 | $222.85 | $222.85 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.48 | 7.367% | $183.0393 | $183.04 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.77 | 13.353% | $31.4781 | $31.48 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.30 | 3.755% | $143.4932 | $143.49 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.84 | 13.245% | $29.2625 | $29.26 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.44 | $772.3088 | $772.30 | $772.30 | $772.40 | |