| 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 | $37.39 | 12.464% | $42.0503 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.60 | 7.260% | $249.4868 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.47 | 12.857% | $219.473 | $219.47 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.65 | 10.191% | $185.8371 | $185.84 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.49 | 8.755% | $36.422 | $36.42 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.86 | 8.861% | $254.5823 | $254.58 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.71 | 10.274% | $189.3515 | $189.35 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.17 | $1,177.2030 | $1,177.20 | $1,177.20 | $1,177.30 | |