| 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 | $38.72 | 8.442% | $41.9887 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.37 | 13.749% | $234.7438 | $234.74 | $234.75 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.48 | 8.250% | $202.9471 | $202.95 | $202.95 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.39 | 5.378% | $183.7687 | $183.77 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.80 | 7.375% | $241.379 | $241.38 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.77 | 10.587% | $239.7194 | $239.72 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.58 | 6.330% | $159.0484 | $159.05 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.11 | $1,303.5951 | $1,303.60 | $1,303.60 | $1,303.50 | |