| 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 | $38.64 | 9.476% | $42.3015 | $42.30 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.27 | 12.436% | $199.3153 | $199.32 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.51 | 11.150% | $278.4419 | $278.44 | $278.45 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.39 | 11.135% | $152.6884 | $152.69 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.95 | 5.309% | $150.5392 | $150.54 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.37 | 8.141% | $268.5898 | $268.59 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.27 | 10.856% | $147.7378 | $147.74 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.40 | $1,239.6139 | $1,239.62 | $1,239.65 | $1,239.50 | |