| 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 | $37.47 | 12.196% | $42.0398 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.28 | 12.555% | $66.7226 | $66.72 | $66.70 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.68 | 5.790% | $138.2464 | $138.25 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.31 | 11.621% | $224.7042 | $224.70 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.64 | 8.238% | $192.274 | $192.27 | $192.25 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.83 | 10.254% | $170.7063 | $170.71 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.34 | 12.864% | $270.1287 | $270.13 | $270.15 | $270.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.55 | $1,104.8220 | $1,104.82 | $1,104.80 | $1,104.70 | |