| 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 | $39.26 | 7.504% | $42.2061 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.94 | 8.812% | $216.4706 | $216.47 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.58 | 8.587% | $201.5158 | $201.52 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.66 | 13.847% | $207.9529 | $207.95 | $207.95 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.55 | 8.487% | $112.3383 | $112.34 | $112.35 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.60 | 12.465% | $196.3639 | $196.36 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.72 | 7.728% | $258.2456 | $258.25 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.31 | $1,235.0932 | $1,235.10 | $1,235.05 | $1,235.10 | |