| 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 | $37.76 | 11.718% | $42.1847 | $42.18 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.95 | 10.361% | $152.243 | $152.24 | $152.25 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.46 | 7.650% | $10.1837 | $10.18 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.53 | 9.747% | $254.0972 | $254.10 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.87 | 10.667% | $132.6565 | $132.66 | $132.65 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.86 | 11.813% | $155.2635 | $155.26 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.78 | 4.601% | $251.8583 | $251.86 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.21 | $998.4869 | $998.48 | $998.50 | $998.60 | |