| 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 | $37.79 | 11.853% | $42.2692 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.49 | 9.387% | $37.7276 | $37.73 | $37.75 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.98 | 9.107% | $170.1851 | $170.19 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.61 | 6.317% | $192.0191 | $192.02 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.73 | 6.284% | $237.7892 | $237.79 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.76 | 5.517% | $251.9324 | $251.93 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.93 | 4.756% | $185.3448 | $185.34 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.29 | $1,117.2674 | $1,117.27 | $1,117.30 | $1,117.20 | |