| 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 | $38.60 | 8.795% | $41.9949 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.36 | 10.438% | $241.1524 | $241.15 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.62 | 7.240% | $75.7329 | $75.73 | $75.75 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.46 | 7.388% | $252.8558 | $252.86 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.98 | 10.671% | $187.0119 | $187.01 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.31 | 11.147% | $45.9148 | $45.91 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.70 | 6.676% | $144.7593 | $144.76 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.03 | $989.4220 | $989.41 | $989.40 | $989.50 | |