| 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 | $38.49 | 11.234% | $42.814 | $42.81 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.38 | 11.219% | $158.3536 | $158.35 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.36 | 12.567% | $36.4267 | $36.43 | $36.45 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.95 | 9.286% | $269.8818 | $269.88 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.33 | 8.648% | $264.3732 | $264.37 | $264.35 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.60 | 3.566% | $250.2155 | $250.22 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.99 | 9.186% | $274.0459 | $274.05 | $274.05 | $274.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.10 | $1,296.1107 | $1,296.11 | $1,296.10 | $1,296.10 | |