| 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 | $38.65 | 8.545% | $41.9526 | $41.95 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.28 | 13.615% | $247.9988 | $248.00 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.63 | 5.397% | $156.6516 | $156.65 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.35 | 3.182% | $136.5614 | $136.56 | $136.55 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.62 | 8.399% | $205.5462 | $205.55 | $205.55 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.34 | 4.800% | $26.5563 | $26.56 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.77 | 13.483% | $269.8285 | $269.83 | $269.85 | $269.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.64 | $1,085.0954 | $1,085.10 | $1,085.10 | $1,085.20 | |