| 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 | $37.99 | 11.622% | $42.4052 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.91 | 9.224% | $218.3497 | $218.35 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.34 | 9.748% | $251.6961 | $251.70 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.45 | 6.483% | $187.8893 | $187.89 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.79 | 3.704% | $104.5233 | $104.52 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.94 | 10.738% | $187.0808 | $187.08 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.62 | 9.281% | $158.0422 | $158.04 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.04 | $1,149.9866 | $1,149.99 | $1,150.00 | $1,149.90 | |