| 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 | $39.95 | 5.475% | $42.1373 | $42.14 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.72 | 11.280% | $44.2004 | $44.20 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.51 | 11.489% | $258.1082 | $258.11 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.26 | 13.329% | $233.7524 | $233.75 | $233.75 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.41 | 7.609% | $147.8655 | $147.87 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.77 | 10.659% | $167.9472 | $167.95 | $167.95 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.45 | 7.666% | $262.1129 | $262.11 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.07 | $1,156.1239 | $1,156.13 | $1,156.10 | $1,156.10 | |