| 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 | $37.74 | 12.483% | $42.4511 | $42.45 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.46 | 3.584% | $202.4653 | $202.47 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.96 | 13.174% | $260.2549 | $260.25 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.85 | 3.313% | $161.0133 | $161.01 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.65 | 10.672% | $103.6443 | $103.64 | $103.65 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.27 | 9.796% | $204.517 | $204.52 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.75 | 7.151% | $197.9615 | $197.96 | $197.95 | $198.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.68 | $1,172.3074 | $1,172.30 | $1,172.25 | $1,172.40 | |