| 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 | $38.37 | 9.387% | $41.9718 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.82 | 7.112% | $202.2489 | $202.25 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.59 | 8.411% | $258.6578 | $258.66 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.95 | 5.856% | $49.6994 | $49.70 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.47 | 13.550% | $206.0592 | $206.06 | $206.05 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.50 | 11.137% | $128.3632 | $128.36 | $128.35 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.57 | 8.709% | $228.9085 | $228.91 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.27 | $1,115.9088 | $1,115.91 | $1,115.85 | $1,116.00 | |