| 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 | $37.98 | 12.555% | $42.7484 | $42.75 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.51 | 13.557% | $98.2382 | $98.24 | $98.25 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.30 | 4.589% | $85.0309 | $85.03 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.37 | 10.321% | $47.8462 | $47.85 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.49 | 8.495% | $152.4246 | $152.42 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.75 | 8.307% | $116.7008 | $116.70 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.78 | 5.408% | $105.1761 | $105.18 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.18 | $648.1652 | $648.17 | $648.20 | $648.00 | |