| 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 | $38.89 | 9.168% | $42.4554 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.49 | 3.166% | $98.5132 | $98.51 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.57 | 5.671% | $201.3772 | $201.38 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.68 | 9.780% | $163.2209 | $163.22 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.28 | 13.160% | $99.8976 | $99.90 | $99.90 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.78 | 7.221% | $10.4862 | $10.49 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.67 | 6.741% | $133.074 | $133.07 | $133.05 | $133.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $696.36 | $749.0245 | $749.03 | $749.00 | $749.10 | |