| 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 | $37.88 | 11.401% | $42.1987 | $42.20 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.47 | 4.806% | $169.2302 | $169.23 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.85 | 9.695% | $266.3943 | $266.39 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.62 | 5.862% | $137.2183 | $137.22 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.91 | 10.652% | $262.1457 | $262.15 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.72 | 11.690% | $258.8081 | $258.81 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.57 | 5.789% | $127.5498 | $127.55 | $127.55 | $127.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.02 | $1,263.5451 | $1,263.55 | $1,263.55 | $1,263.40 | |