| 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 | $38.43 | 9.624% | $42.1285 | $42.13 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.63 | 12.700% | $229.491 | $229.49 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.41 | 12.357% | $208.3211 | $208.32 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.79 | 8.409% | $251.2812 | $251.28 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.88 | 3.528% | $215.214 | $215.21 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.85 | 7.464% | $161.0348 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.35 | 4.603% | $161.4547 | $161.45 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.34 | $1,268.9253 | $1,268.91 | $1,268.95 | $1,268.90 | |