| 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 | $39.72 | 5.656% | $41.9666 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.65 | 11.797% | $187.4277 | $187.43 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.57 | 11.240% | $122.9981 | $123.00 | $123.00 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.75 | 13.160% | $283.7487 | $283.75 | $283.75 | $283.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.25 | 12.245% | $56.4031 | $56.40 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.32 | 13.266% | $187.2514 | $187.25 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.48 | 11.549% | $162.2815 | $162.28 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.74 | $1,042.0771 | $1,042.08 | $1,042.10 | $1,042.10 | |