| 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 | $38.74 | 9.621% | $42.4672 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.48 | 11.119% | $150.544 | $150.54 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.44 | 9.613% | $36.6546 | $36.65 | $36.65 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.71 | 10.723% | $258.7707 | $258.77 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.96 | 11.685% | $126.1594 | $126.16 | $126.15 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.58 | 12.631% | $133.5578 | $133.56 | $133.55 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.95 | 3.596% | $188.4929 | $188.49 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.86 | $936.6466 | $936.64 | $936.60 | $936.80 | |