| 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 | $37.56 | 12.551% | $42.2742 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.32 | 12.356% | $38.5606 | $38.56 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.34 | 10.808% | $226.4251 | $226.43 | $226.45 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.75 | 4.373% | $21.6574 | $21.66 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.32 | 8.206% | $107.4702 | $107.47 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.81 | 8.542% | $248.355 | $248.36 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.87 | 6.231% | $77.4105 | $77.41 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $697.97 | $762.1530 | $762.16 | $762.10 | $762.30 | |