| 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 | $38.99 | 8.382% | $42.2581 | $42.26 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.94 | 7.183% | $54.599 | $54.60 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.66 | 10.322% | $259.9848 | $259.98 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.48 | 11.772% | $220.7273 | $220.73 | $220.75 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.82 | 6.523% | $213.9195 | $213.92 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.47 | 9.680% | $197.9395 | $197.94 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.58 | 10.452% | $265.7254 | $265.73 | $265.75 | $265.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.94 | $1,255.1536 | $1,255.16 | $1,255.20 | $1,255.10 | |