| 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 | $42.40 | 11.785% | $47.3968 | $47.40 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.85 | 13.338% | $206.1052 | $206.11 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.40 | 12.804% | $157.2488 | $157.25 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.67 | 4.248% | $18.4206 | $18.42 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.57 | 5.715% | $191.9467 | $191.95 | $191.95 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.38 | 13.509% | $264.9073 | $264.91 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.77 | 8.233% | $133.96 | $133.96 | $133.95 | $134.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.04 | $1,019.9854 | $1,020.00 | $1,019.95 | $1,019.90 | |