| 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 | $38.30 | 10.700% | $42.3981 | $42.40 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.26 | 7.731% | $62.7641 | $62.76 | $62.75 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.82 | 6.855% | $235.9572 | $235.96 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.38 | 9.367% | $44.1624 | $44.16 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.49 | 6.287% | $189.7117 | $189.71 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.33 | 8.841% | $263.7544 | $263.75 | $263.75 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.45 | 7.369% | $178.7157 | $178.72 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.03 | $1,017.4636 | $1,017.46 | $1,017.40 | $1,017.60 | |