| 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 | $39.65 | 6.536% | $42.2415 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.76 | 5.306% | $147.1757 | $147.18 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.51 | 6.218% | $167.304 | $167.30 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.40 | 10.609% | $126.5367 | $126.54 | $126.55 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.90 | 9.150% | $196.3609 | $196.36 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.86 | 7.282% | $219.7779 | $219.78 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.96 | 10.734% | $236.9265 | $236.93 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.04 | $1,136.3232 | $1,136.33 | $1,136.40 | $1,136.30 | |