| 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 | $37.94 | 10.835% | $42.0508 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.98 | 13.382% | $16.9846 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.41 | 6.817% | $73.0735 | $73.07 | $73.05 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.89 | 7.343% | $91.1235 | $91.12 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.98 | 3.562% | $21.7273 | $21.73 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.36 | 12.766% | $219.172 | $219.17 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.77 | 11.725% | $129.344 | $129.34 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.33 | $593.4757 | $593.46 | $593.45 | $593.50 | |