| 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 | $37.31 | 13.836% | $42.4722 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.60 | 11.626% | $220.573 | $220.57 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.52 | 10.168% | $226.4173 | $226.42 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.51 | 8.245% | $62.2517 | $62.25 | $62.25 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.92 | 4.833% | $195.9538 | $195.95 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.76 | 6.745% | $259.1342 | $259.13 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.85 | 9.298% | $180.1778 | $180.18 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.47 | $1,186.9800 | $1,186.97 | $1,186.95 | $1,187.10 | |