| 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 | $37.67 | 11.853% | $42.135 | $42.14 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.79 | 6.355% | $185.8979 | $185.90 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.85 | 4.855% | $34.4449 | $34.44 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.90 | 8.132% | $15.0303 | $15.03 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.79 | 10.538% | $47.2992 | $47.30 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.86 | 10.454% | $130.1811 | $130.18 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.67 | 5.290% | $56.5091 | $56.51 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $473.53 | $511.4975 | $511.50 | $511.55 | $511.40 | |