| 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 | $37.72 | 11.572% | $42.085 | $42.09 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.64 | 7.554% | $235.1561 | $235.16 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.43 | 10.718% | $235.1982 | $235.20 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.81 | 5.704% | $47.366 | $47.37 | $47.35 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.80 | 3.785% | $259.2549 | $259.25 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.77 | 5.409% | $174.7365 | $174.74 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.86 | 5.189% | $135.5465 | $135.55 | $135.55 | $135.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.03 | $1,129.3432 | $1,129.36 | $1,129.35 | $1,129.40 | |