| 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 | $37.37 | 13.457% | $42.3989 | $42.40 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.80 | 5.396% | $250.6317 | $250.63 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.65 | 10.813% | $192.4268 | $192.43 | $192.45 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.83 | 10.189% | $265.3682 | $265.37 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.46 | 4.338% | $252.9779 | $252.98 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.70 | 9.592% | $213.3756 | $213.38 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.38 | 3.286% | $99.547 | $99.55 | $99.55 | $99.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,223.19 | $1,316.7261 | $1,316.74 | $1,316.80 | $1,316.70 | |