| 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 | $37.43 | 12.154% | $41.9792 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.72 | 9.300% | $129.761 | $129.76 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.51 | 8.345% | $255.1633 | $255.16 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.49 | 7.477% | $71.4615 | $71.46 | $71.45 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.55 | 12.617% | $178.5543 | $178.55 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.57 | 5.326% | $22.7188 | $22.72 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.78 | 5.342% | $242.0548 | $242.05 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.05 | $941.6929 | $941.68 | $941.65 | $941.90 | |