| 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 | $37.70 | 11.524% | $42.0445 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.77 | 5.747% | $111.8486 | $111.85 | $111.85 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.32 | 9.210% | $240.6115 | $240.61 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.41 | 13.411% | $272.6514 | $272.65 | $272.65 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.63 | 4.298% | $183.1786 | $183.18 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.45 | 9.778% | $256.2767 | $256.28 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.77 | 3.172% | $169.9965 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.05 | $1,276.6078 | $1,276.61 | $1,276.65 | $1,276.60 | |