| 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 | $38.28 | 9.695% | $41.9912 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.99 | 4.586% | $138.0431 | $138.04 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.45 | 3.689% | $25.352 | $25.35 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.60 | 6.816% | $199.3187 | $199.32 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.50 | 3.587% | $230.4811 | $230.48 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.30 | 4.873% | $121.9673 | $121.97 | $121.95 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.35 | 7.813% | $155.6281 | $155.63 | $155.65 | $155.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.47 | $912.7815 | $912.78 | $912.80 | $912.80 | |