| 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 | $39.34 | 8.172% | $42.5549 | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.33 | 13.748% | $188.0596 | $188.06 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.57 | 10.324% | $236.7222 | $236.72 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.85 | 8.188% | $262.7346 | $262.73 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.73 | 11.744% | $261.1793 | $261.18 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.84 | 8.761% | $63.995 | $64.00 | $64.00 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.62 | 3.625% | $232.7625 | $232.76 | $232.75 | $232.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.28 | $1,288.0081 | $1,288.00 | $1,288.00 | $1,288.10 | |