| 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 | $37.71 | 12.287% | $42.3434 | $42.34 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.83 | 5.452% | $124.2541 | $124.25 | $124.25 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.82 | 4.364% | $183.4928 | $183.49 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.29 | 6.871% | $247.1819 | $247.18 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.69 | 7.290% | $170.2585 | $170.26 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.87 | 8.462% | $210.2753 | $210.28 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.35 | 5.142% | $213.8063 | $213.81 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.56 | $1,191.6123 | $1,191.61 | $1,191.65 | $1,191.70 | |