| 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 | $38.37 | 10.205% | $42.2857 | $42.29 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.51 | 4.112% | $237.9063 | $237.91 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.35 | 7.602% | $156.3995 | $156.40 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.92 | 4.872% | $244.2679 | $244.27 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.90 | 13.641% | $276.034 | $276.03 | $276.05 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.57 | 13.385% | $284.1088 | $284.11 | $284.10 | $284.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.90 | 10.483% | $61.76 | $61.76 | $61.75 | $61.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.52 | $1,302.7622 | $1,302.77 | $1,302.75 | $1,302.80 | |