| 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 | $38.35 | 10.524% | $42.386 | $42.39 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.58 | 10.214% | $138.4067 | $138.41 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.35 | 10.684% | $15.8832 | $15.88 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.96 | 13.567% | $203.2395 | $203.24 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.44 | 10.775% | $220.9297 | $220.93 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.45 | 6.621% | $228.6487 | $228.65 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.28 | 7.565% | $264.9111 | $264.91 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.41 | $1,114.4049 | $1,114.41 | $1,114.45 | $1,114.30 | |