| 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 | $38.65 | 9.663% | $42.3847 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.64 | 12.372% | $153.5451 | $153.55 | $153.55 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.92 | 13.514% | $36.2337 | $36.23 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.95 | 5.199% | $110.4064 | $110.41 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.62 | 5.230% | $48.0059 | $48.01 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.63 | 3.461% | $123.7704 | $123.77 | $123.75 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.52 | 10.249% | $173.6642 | $173.66 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.93 | $688.0104 | $688.01 | $688.00 | $688.00 | |