| 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 | $37.63 | 11.717% | $42.0391 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.31 | 11.195% | $233.8542 | $233.85 | $233.85 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.60 | 7.791% | $80.4121 | $80.41 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.94 | 8.638% | $39.0445 | $39.04 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.70 | 8.685% | $23.5846 | $23.58 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.32 | 13.186% | $113.5482 | $113.55 | $113.55 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.71 | 13.407% | $7.6096 | $7.61 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $487.21 | $540.0923 | $540.08 | $540.10 | $540.00 | |