| 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 | $39.37 | 7.143% | $42.1822 | $42.18 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.89 | 12.455% | $186.5516 | $186.55 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.37 | 5.339% | $208.961 | $208.96 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.46 | 7.668% | $233.0582 | $233.06 | $233.05 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.57 | 4.648% | $241.2869 | $241.29 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.45 | 8.271% | $212.6984 | $212.70 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.27 | 13.157% | $214.1723 | $214.17 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,236.38 | $1,338.9106 | $1,338.91 | $1,338.90 | $1,339.10 | |