| 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 | $37.94 | 12.830% | $42.8077 | $42.81 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.54 | 7.208% | $176.4 | $176.40 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.33 | 7.348% | $227.932 | $227.93 | $227.95 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.95 | 8.728% | $264.1547 | $264.15 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.36 | 12.608% | $281.9254 | $281.93 | $281.95 | $281.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.48 | 3.543% | $50.1976 | $50.20 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.66 | 5.536% | $226.5436 | $226.54 | $226.55 | $226.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.26 | $1,269.9610 | $1,269.96 | $1,270.00 | $1,269.90 | |