| 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 | $37.90 | 11.378% | $42.2123 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.97 | 11.523% | $12.2341 | $12.23 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.93 | 5.823% | $26.3817 | $26.38 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.66 | 8.350% | $86.3116 | $86.31 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.92 | 4.469% | $219.3013 | $219.30 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.27 | 11.165% | $271.5427 | $271.54 | $271.55 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.54 | 4.771% | $57.1421 | $57.14 | $57.15 | $57.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $662.19 | $715.1258 | $715.11 | $715.15 | $715.00 | |