| 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 | $39.92 | 5.648% | $42.1747 | $42.17 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.50 | 3.746% | $193.4863 | $193.49 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.80 | 5.244% | $219.7495 | $219.75 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.48 | 12.565% | $162.6339 | $162.63 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.58 | 10.158% | $18.2642 | $18.26 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.84 | 4.299% | $154.1956 | $154.20 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.32 | 4.198% | $211.8554 | $211.86 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.44 | $1,002.3596 | $1,002.36 | $1,002.35 | $1,002.40 | |