| 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 | $42.34 | 11.495% | $47.207 | $47.21 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.33 | 11.283% | $220.7076 | $220.71 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.31 | 6.290% | $115.1227 | $115.12 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.38 | 11.588% | $271.5829 | $271.58 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.69 | 12.260% | $144.4674 | $144.47 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.91 | 5.840% | $120.5623 | $120.56 | $120.55 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.58 | 5.755% | $222.6989 | $222.70 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.54 | $1,142.3488 | $1,142.35 | $1,142.30 | $1,142.40 | |