| 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 | $37.45 | 12.179% | $42.011 | $42.01 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.30 | 11.285% | $9.2367 | $9.24 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.99 | 7.601% | $258.2316 | $258.23 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.37 | 10.566% | $122.0317 | $122.03 | $122.05 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.78 | 4.777% | $82.5433 | $82.54 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.44 | 10.372% | $83.2646 | $83.26 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.88 | 12.841% | $244.7296 | $244.73 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.21 | $842.0485 | $842.04 | $842.10 | $841.90 | |