| 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 | $37.96 | 12.663% | $42.7669 | $42.77 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.77 | 7.339% | $69.5235 | $69.52 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.89 | 4.575% | $154.656 | $154.66 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.79 | 12.233% | $58.1255 | $58.13 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.48 | 6.394% | $19.6616 | $19.66 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.91 | 11.110% | $94.3435 | $94.34 | $94.35 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.65 | 6.295% | $181.3924 | $181.39 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.45 | $620.4694 | $620.47 | $620.45 | $620.50 | |