| 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 | $37.73 | 11.431% | $42.0429 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.85 | 9.380% | $161.7183 | $161.72 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.49 | 11.601% | $138.9321 | $138.93 | $138.95 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.49 | 8.801% | $266.0076 | $266.01 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.48 | 12.271% | $33.0975 | $33.10 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.39 | 13.789% | $100.5781 | $100.58 | $100.60 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.91 | 11.571% | $242.0087 | $242.01 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.34 | $984.3852 | $984.39 | $984.40 | $984.30 | |