| 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 | $39.66 | 6.319% | $42.1661 | $42.17 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.80 | 5.272% | $253.495 | $253.50 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.26 | 3.750% | $37.6198 | $37.62 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.76 | 8.123% | $245.1797 | $245.18 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.95 | 10.341% | $251.5223 | $251.52 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.92 | 12.312% | $47.0812 | $47.08 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.33 | 10.861% | $169.9832 | $169.98 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.68 | $1,047.0473 | $1,047.05 | $1,047.05 | $1,047.10 | |