| 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 | $39.36 | 7.356% | $42.2553 | $42.26 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.51 | 12.578% | $46.7311 | $46.73 | $46.75 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.56 | 10.457% | $251.3559 | $251.36 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.31 | 5.256% | $190.8397 | $190.84 | $190.85 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.46 | 10.200% | $145.9709 | $145.97 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.96 | 11.850% | $98.3833 | $98.38 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.47 | 8.345% | $178.195 | $178.20 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.63 | $953.7312 | $953.74 | $953.75 | $953.80 | |