| 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 | $37.89 | 12.781% | $42.7327 | $42.73 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.39 | 7.210% | $18.6438 | $18.64 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.33 | 6.695% | $63.3021 | $63.30 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.42 | 6.255% | $252.2706 | $252.27 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.83 | 13.453% | $198.3499 | $198.35 | $198.35 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.27 | 13.625% | $130.9755 | $130.98 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.98 | 11.281% | $8.8802 | $8.88 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.11 | $715.1548 | $715.15 | $715.20 | $715.10 | |