| 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 | $37.72 | 11.573% | $42.0853 | $42.09 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.25 | 4.705% | $77.7435 | $77.74 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.38 | 10.745% | $48.0412 | $48.04 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.61 | 13.478% | $77.8573 | $77.86 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.97 | 8.120% | $54.0276 | $54.03 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.34 | 9.519% | $87.9876 | $87.99 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.57 | 7.366% | $158.44 | $158.44 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $501.84 | $546.1825 | $546.19 | $546.25 | $546.10 | |