| 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 | $37.62 | 11.710% | $42.0253 | $42.03 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.70 | 10.688% | $178.9825 | $178.98 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.37 | 5.129% | $22.4661 | $22.47 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.67 | 9.640% | $148.7486 | $148.75 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.48 | 8.522% | $59.1228 | $59.12 | $59.10 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.77 | 6.449% | $162.6221 | $162.62 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.25 | 9.650% | $218.4776 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.86 | $832.4450 | $832.45 | $832.45 | $832.40 | |