| 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 | $37.56 | 12.606% | $42.2948 | $42.29 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.65 | 8.454% | $87.4682 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.34 | 4.730% | $210.8634 | $210.86 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.31 | 7.640% | $6.7921 | $6.79 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.64 | 8.386% | $121.0021 | $121.00 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.53 | 12.836% | $236.4253 | $236.43 | $236.45 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.64 | 4.388% | $68.5203 | $68.52 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.67 | $773.3662 | $773.36 | $773.35 | $773.40 | |