| 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 | $37.80 | 11.155% | $42.0166 | $42.02 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.78 | 6.467% | $15.7358 | $15.74 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.81 | 6.701% | $49.9467 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.57 | 6.143% | $186.3553 | $186.36 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.85 | 12.354% | $266.1104 | $266.11 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.68 | 10.762% | $269.9048 | $269.90 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.56 | 6.384% | $117.6182 | $117.62 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.05 | $947.6878 | $947.70 | $947.65 | $947.60 | |