| 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 | $37.75 | 11.406% | $42.0558 | $42.06 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.25 | 3.396% | $211.1863 | $211.19 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.40 | 11.320% | $269.8397 | $269.84 | $269.85 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.97 | 12.383% | $104.4825 | $104.48 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.94 | 4.416% | $42.7479 | $42.75 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.36 | 9.430% | $187.5192 | $187.52 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.51 | 7.113% | $191.2074 | $191.21 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.18 | $1,049.0388 | $1,049.05 | $1,049.05 | $1,049.00 | |