| 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 | $37.66 | 12.125% | $42.2263 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.53 | 10.289% | $175.944 | $175.94 | $175.95 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.28 | 12.145% | $236.94 | $236.94 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.67 | 10.564% | $198.6503 | $198.65 | $198.65 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.50 | 12.208% | $253.029 | $253.03 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.54 | 8.258% | $104.5123 | $104.51 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.82 | 13.244% | $137.9538 | $137.95 | $137.95 | $138.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.00 | $1,149.2557 | $1,149.25 | $1,149.30 | $1,149.20 | |