| 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 | $38.75 | 8.869% | $42.1867 | $42.19 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.46 | 6.815% | $161.782 | $161.78 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.67 | 8.141% | $35.3297 | $35.33 | $35.35 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.34 | 3.182% | $83.9282 | $83.93 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.61 | 13.397% | $184.3949 | $184.39 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.86 | 12.283% | $183.9869 | $183.99 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.36 | 4.447% | $232.2483 | $232.25 | $232.25 | $232.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.05 | $923.8567 | $923.86 | $923.95 | $923.80 | |