| 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 | $38.98 | 9.846% | $42.818 | $42.82 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.50 | 4.121% | $258.7407 | $258.74 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.69 | 13.867% | $201.1916 | $201.19 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.41 | 6.213% | $81.1574 | $81.16 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.84 | 9.475% | $255.9963 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.57 | 8.265% | $79.6506 | $79.65 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.67 | 8.373% | $85.257 | $85.26 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.66 | $1,004.8116 | $1,004.82 | $1,004.80 | $1,004.90 | |