| 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 | $38.75 | 10.765% | $42.9214 | $42.92 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.56 | 11.775% | $272.2392 | $272.24 | $272.25 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.86 | 9.406% | $209.9064 | $209.91 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.57 | 4.266% | $231.0222 | $231.02 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.68 | 10.241% | $176.0328 | $176.03 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.82 | 5.737% | $189.0789 | $189.08 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.30 | 9.822% | $118.9372 | $118.94 | $118.95 | $118.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.54 | $1,240.1381 | $1,240.14 | $1,240.15 | $1,240.00 | |