| 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 | $37.58 | 12.703% | $42.3538 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.38 | 3.331% | $246.3204 | $246.32 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.43 | 6.440% | $168.6329 | $168.63 | $168.65 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.55 | 9.782% | $18.1689 | $18.17 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.87 | 5.255% | $183.0069 | $183.01 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.52 | 12.792% | $18.6332 | $18.63 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.98 | 11.238% | $63.3834 | $63.38 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.31 | $740.4995 | $740.49 | $740.50 | $740.50 | |