| 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 | $37.86 | 11.812% | $42.332 | $42.33 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.72 | 10.500% | $147.7606 | $147.76 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.42 | 13.346% | $101.354 | $101.35 | $101.35 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.40 | 10.502% | $276.697 | $276.70 | $276.70 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.44 | 3.155% | $183.0382 | $183.04 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.49 | 7.316% | $229.1089 | $229.11 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.52 | 4.345% | $160.1904 | $160.19 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.85 | $1,140.4811 | $1,140.48 | $1,140.50 | $1,140.50 | |