| 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 | $38.89 | 10.315% | $42.9015 | $42.90 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.60 | 12.278% | $114.0744 | $114.07 | $114.05 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.98 | 12.501% | $209.2294 | $209.23 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.92 | 6.762% | $123.7585 | $123.76 | $123.75 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.35 | 5.234% | $229.7784 | $229.78 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.44 | 8.173% | $25.3558 | $25.36 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.61 | 13.170% | $242.8741 | $242.87 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.79 | $987.9721 | $987.97 | $987.95 | $988.10 | |