| 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 | $38.50 | 11.158% | $42.7958 | $42.80 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.90 | 3.733% | $207.3623 | $207.36 | $207.35 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.28 | 6.123% | $213.6044 | $213.60 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.30 | 8.158% | $191.7641 | $191.76 | $191.75 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.75 | 7.320% | $200.4201 | $200.42 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.87 | 4.442% | $157.5716 | $157.57 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.30 | 12.589% | $273.929 | $273.93 | $273.95 | $273.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.90 | $1,287.4473 | $1,287.44 | $1,287.40 | $1,287.50 | |