| 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 | $38.53 | 10.366% | $42.524 | $42.52 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.33 | 13.160% | $156.5342 | $156.53 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.82 | 8.153% | $130.6705 | $130.67 | $130.65 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.97 | 10.604% | $220.0688 | $220.07 | $220.05 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.73 | 8.393% | $251.1791 | $251.18 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.77 | 12.731% | $220.6935 | $220.69 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.54 | 3.332% | $85.2902 | $85.29 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.69 | $1,106.9603 | $1,106.95 | $1,106.95 | $1,107.00 | |