| 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 | $37.83 | 12.231% | $42.457 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.38 | 13.815% | $182.5365 | $182.54 | $182.55 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.30 | 3.478% | $83.0928 | $83.09 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.33 | 3.298% | $53.0229 | $53.02 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.27 | 10.149% | $186.4492 | $186.45 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.98 | 4.208% | $252.1625 | $252.16 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.25 | 13.201% | $221.025 | $221.03 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.34 | $1,020.7459 | $1,020.75 | $1,020.75 | $1,020.70 | |