| 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 | $37.32 | 13.797% | $42.469 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.52 | 4.177% | $122.4288 | $122.43 | $122.45 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.87 | 5.543% | $251.0551 | $251.06 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.74 | 8.471% | $93.003 | $93.00 | $93.00 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.45 | 3.517% | $168.1634 | $168.16 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.59 | 9.769% | $255.3117 | $255.31 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.87 | 6.834% | $107.7635 | $107.76 | $107.75 | $107.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.36 | $1,040.1945 | $1,040.19 | $1,040.15 | $1,040.30 | |