| 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 | $38.92 | 10.235% | $42.9035 | $42.90 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.58 | 13.770% | $45.0302 | $45.03 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.40 | 6.447% | $161.1608 | $161.16 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.71 | 13.421% | $68.8579 | $68.86 | $68.85 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.65 | 3.692% | $186.2827 | $186.28 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.95 | 11.405% | $251.7196 | $251.72 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.60 | 3.874% | $259.2695 | $259.27 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.81 | $1,015.2242 | $1,015.22 | $1,015.20 | $1,015.30 | |