| 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 | $40.78 | 3.479% | $42.1987 | $42.20 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.73 | 12.202% | $173.6102 | $173.61 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.98 | 10.575% | $206.7531 | $206.75 | $206.75 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.78 | 5.198% | $219.6324 | $219.63 | $219.65 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.65 | 11.284% | $258.9022 | $258.90 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.27 | 9.711% | $144.0176 | $144.02 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.35 | 10.830% | $237.5641 | $237.56 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.54 | $1,282.6783 | $1,282.67 | $1,282.65 | $1,282.70 | |