| 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 | $38.79 | 8.191% | $41.9673 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.57 | 12.549% | $222.3631 | $222.36 | $222.35 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.97 | 12.585% | $136.1941 | $136.19 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.61 | 5.721% | $165.5697 | $165.57 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.82 | 6.106% | $266.1351 | $266.14 | $266.15 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.86 | 8.371% | $104.9682 | $104.97 | $104.95 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.52 | 3.743% | $155.1165 | $155.12 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.14 | $1,092.3140 | $1,092.32 | $1,092.25 | $1,092.40 | |