| 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 | $42.30 | 11.785% | $47.2851 | $47.29 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.89 | 5.532% | $158.1819 | $158.18 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.40 | 7.406% | $129.3168 | $129.32 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.35 | 8.306% | $247.3168 | $247.32 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.91 | 13.844% | $220.7549 | $220.75 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.76 | 10.846% | $198.1483 | $198.15 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.43 | 8.636% | $139.5212 | $139.52 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.04 | $1,140.5250 | $1,140.53 | $1,140.50 | $1,140.50 | |