| 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 | $37.25 | 13.770% | $42.3793 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.60 | 6.635% | $264.0283 | $264.03 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.26 | 10.296% | $194.4077 | $194.41 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.98 | 4.505% | $148.3762 | $148.38 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.38 | 11.854% | $184.9841 | $184.98 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.72 | 5.371% | $173.5671 | $173.57 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.54 | 8.328% | $184.7426 | $184.74 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.73 | $1,192.4853 | $1,192.49 | $1,192.55 | $1,192.50 | |