| 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 | $37.78 | 11.603% | $42.1636 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.80 | 11.178% | $63.1491 | $63.15 | $63.15 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.84 | 5.303% | $249.3996 | $249.40 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.88 | 9.504% | $32.7198 | $32.72 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.43 | 12.325% | $57.7687 | $57.77 | $57.75 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.89 | 10.752% | $49.7166 | $49.72 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.99 | 4.707% | $18.8368 | $18.84 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $475.61 | $513.7542 | $513.76 | $513.70 | $513.70 | |