| 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 | $37.49 | 12.746% | $42.2685 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.25 | 8.821% | $22.0363 | $22.04 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.81 | 7.566% | $53.5786 | $53.58 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.35 | 9.680% | $10.2551 | $10.26 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.91 | 5.526% | $212.0123 | $212.01 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.84 | 5.609% | $61.0842 | $61.08 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.45 | 4.762% | $47.6143 | $47.61 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $421.10 | $448.8493 | $448.85 | $448.85 | $448.90 | |