| 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 | $37.69 | 13.225% | $42.6745 | $42.67 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.58 | 7.670% | $53.3828 | $53.38 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.35 | 11.165% | $251.622 | $251.62 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.91 | 9.659% | $13.0604 | $13.06 | $13.05 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.66 | 12.192% | $11.9597 | $11.96 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.48 | 5.267% | $191.0386 | $191.04 | $191.05 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.86 | 5.228% | $221.8838 | $221.88 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.53 | $785.6218 | $785.61 | $785.60 | $785.70 | |