| 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 | $38.50 | 9.837% | $42.2872 | $42.29 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.90 | 10.743% | $24.2527 | $24.25 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.74 | 12.118% | $246.3681 | $246.37 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.80 | 3.859% | $186.7385 | $186.74 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.55 | 10.295% | $83.3279 | $83.33 | $83.35 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.62 | 6.524% | $150.8593 | $150.86 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.50 | 10.814% | $262.0751 | $262.08 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.61 | $995.9088 | $995.92 | $995.95 | $996.00 | |