| 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 | $42.45 | 3.707% | $44.0236 | $44.02 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.75 | 5.103% | $125.8608 | $125.86 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.78 | 12.277% | $28.945 | $28.95 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.87 | 9.415% | $274.4894 | $274.49 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.68 | 7.837% | $191.6048 | $191.60 | $191.60 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.83 | 3.325% | $162.0446 | $162.04 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.44 | 7.281% | $215.034 | $215.03 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.80 | $1,042.0022 | $1,041.99 | $1,042.00 | $1,041.90 | |