| 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 | $38.63 | 9.861% | $42.4393 | $42.44 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.84 | 5.289% | $256.7367 | $256.74 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.48 | 8.293% | $39.5053 | $39.51 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.47 | 10.110% | $116.133 | $116.13 | $116.15 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.35 | 10.576% | $260.2406 | $260.24 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.50 | 8.400% | $102.438 | $102.44 | $102.45 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.44 | 9.720% | $271.4912 | $271.49 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.71 | $1,088.9841 | $1,088.99 | $1,089.05 | $1,088.80 | |