| 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 | $38.82 | 8.745% | $42.2148 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.28 | 9.406% | $254.1283 | $254.13 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.42 | 9.798% | $101.4753 | $101.48 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.34 | 6.431% | $107.8572 | $107.86 | $107.85 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.76 | 13.154% | $270.1665 | $270.17 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.95 | 12.520% | $257.6145 | $257.61 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.95 | 7.782% | $161.6191 | $161.62 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.52 | $1,195.0757 | $1,195.08 | $1,195.05 | $1,195.10 | |