| 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 | $39.34 | 7.126% | $42.1434 | $42.14 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.92 | 3.669% | $172.0076 | $172.01 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.75 | 7.854% | $101.1131 | $101.11 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.32 | 7.342% | $261.1846 | $261.18 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.64 | 5.126% | $198.3097 | $198.31 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.91 | 4.649% | $128.6241 | $128.62 | $128.60 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.34 | 13.668% | $166.3418 | $166.34 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.22 | $1,069.7243 | $1,069.71 | $1,069.70 | $1,069.60 | |