| 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 | $40.38 | 5.427% | $42.5714 | $42.57 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.40 | 10.533% | $189.4536 | $189.45 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.34 | 3.165% | $171.6047 | $171.60 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.99 | 7.566% | $234.4831 | $234.48 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.28 | 6.311% | $225.677 | $225.68 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.57 | 4.450% | $191.7389 | $191.74 | $191.75 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.28 | 10.216% | $182.165 | $182.17 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.24 | $1,237.6937 | $1,237.69 | $1,237.70 | $1,237.80 | |