| 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 | $37.75 | 11.442% | $42.0694 | $42.07 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.34 | 11.567% | $129.797 | $129.80 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.58 | 11.567% | $229.3594 | $229.36 | $229.35 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.30 | 13.466% | $277.1974 | $277.20 | $277.20 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.93 | 10.516% | $124.8057 | $124.81 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.82 | 8.647% | $161.6885 | $161.69 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.26 | 11.188% | $64.7781 | $64.78 | $64.80 | $64.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.98 | $1,029.6955 | $1,029.71 | $1,029.70 | $1,029.80 | |