| 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 | $38.95 | 8.176% | $42.1346 | $42.13 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.91 | 5.465% | $121.1898 | $121.19 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.72 | 8.762% | $217.2195 | $217.22 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.45 | 13.514% | $166.2413 | $166.24 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.27 | 4.440% | $12.8148 | $12.81 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.29 | 12.433% | $217.3217 | $217.32 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.78 | 4.416% | $254.5453 | $254.55 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.37 | $1,031.4670 | $1,031.46 | $1,031.45 | $1,031.30 | |