| 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 | $38.98 | 8.441% | $42.2703 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.99 | 5.160% | $88.3239 | $88.32 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.63 | 13.269% | $181.944 | $181.94 | $181.95 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.97 | 10.203% | $267.7602 | $267.76 | $267.75 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.70 | 9.662% | $171.8404 | $171.84 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.31 | 6.429% | $244.0523 | $244.05 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.49 | 6.308% | $179.1183 | $179.12 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.07 | $1,175.3094 | $1,175.30 | $1,175.25 | $1,175.30 | |