| 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 | $39.39 | 7.235% | $42.2399 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.36 | 6.481% | $257.0025 | $257.00 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.58 | 11.328% | $267.8329 | $267.83 | $267.85 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.64 | 8.268% | $150.1028 | $150.10 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.59 | 8.273% | $210.6884 | $210.69 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.44 | 12.808% | $112.1763 | $112.18 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.40 | 13.287% | $267.8105 | $267.81 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.40 | $1,307.8533 | $1,307.85 | $1,307.90 | $1,307.80 | |