| 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 | $38.48 | 9.176% | $42.0109 | $42.01 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.34 | 9.602% | $22.293 | $22.29 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.32 | 8.587% | $246.84 | $246.84 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.89 | 7.744% | $202.4402 | $202.44 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.59 | 8.480% | $169.8688 | $169.87 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.75 | 13.554% | $263.1614 | $263.16 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.86 | 6.797% | $79.9482 | $79.95 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.23 | $1,026.5625 | $1,026.56 | $1,026.55 | $1,026.50 | |