| 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 | $38.38 | 11.556% | $42.8152 | $42.82 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.51 | 10.189% | $188.9852 | $188.99 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.26 | 5.266% | $256.0701 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.68 | 10.464% | $81.3899 | $81.39 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.59 | 5.854% | $26.0295 | $26.03 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.49 | 9.789% | $139.97 | $139.97 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.59 | 13.125% | $230.3112 | $230.31 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.50 | $965.5711 | $965.58 | $965.55 | $965.60 | |