| 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 | $37.50 | 12.502% | $42.1883 | $42.19 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.76 | 7.103% | $140.0479 | $140.05 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.46 | 8.364% | $252.9866 | $252.99 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.56 | 5.165% | $208.8156 | $208.82 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.54 | 7.347% | $168.041 | $168.04 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.40 | 8.341% | $226.8661 | $226.87 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.95 | 13.594% | $46.5167 | $46.52 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.17 | $1,085.4622 | $1,085.48 | $1,085.45 | $1,085.40 | |