| 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 | $37.45 | 13.212% | $42.3979 | $42.40 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.67 | 8.590% | $139.7228 | $139.72 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.26 | 3.329% | $232.7589 | $232.76 | $232.75 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.71 | 4.173% | $232.0037 | $232.00 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.58 | 7.210% | $234.3396 | $234.34 | $234.35 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.35 | 13.393% | $181.8257 | $181.83 | $181.85 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.86 | 6.235% | $219.7577 | $219.76 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.88 | $1,282.8063 | $1,282.81 | $1,282.80 | $1,282.80 | |