| 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 | $38.42 | 9.273% | $41.9827 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.58 | 3.759% | $237.1723 | $237.17 | $237.15 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.67 | 12.315% | $132.1611 | $132.16 | $132.15 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.30 | 7.378% | $66.8965 | $66.90 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.97 | 12.234% | $6.7004 | $6.70 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.42 | 12.271% | $15.0668 | $15.07 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.44 | 10.367% | $142.859 | $142.86 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $595.80 | $642.8388 | $642.84 | $642.80 | $643.00 | |