| 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 | $38.78 | 8.866% | $42.2182 | $42.22 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.62 | 10.379% | $193.8476 | $193.85 | $193.85 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.79 | 4.580% | $258.093 | $258.09 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.98 | 3.194% | $145.4829 | $145.48 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.61 | 8.501% | $207.8988 | $207.90 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.52 | 6.568% | $50.6411 | $50.64 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.43 | 11.636% | $147.8396 | $147.84 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.73 | $1,046.0212 | $1,046.02 | $1,046.05 | $1,045.90 | |