| 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 | $37.42 | 12.700% | $42.1723 | $42.17 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.77 | 4.769% | $21.7605 | $21.76 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.93 | 7.421% | $248.0673 | $248.07 | $248.05 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.80 | 7.489% | $151.3445 | $151.34 | $151.35 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.93 | 6.165% | $261.0916 | $261.09 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.44 | 8.793% | $264.8457 | $264.85 | $264.85 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.90 | 12.373% | $45.9606 | $45.96 | $45.95 | $46.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.19 | $1,035.2425 | $1,035.24 | $1,035.20 | $1,035.30 | |