| 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 | $37.76 | 12.278% | $42.3962 | $42.40 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.40 | 7.258% | $63.7113 | $63.71 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.87 | 7.753% | $70.9769 | $70.98 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.52 | 8.348% | $68.8226 | $68.82 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.63 | 9.250% | $22.5383 | $22.54 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.87 | 9.448% | $129.0064 | $129.01 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.31 | 12.618% | $137.7431 | $137.74 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $487.36 | $535.1948 | $535.20 | $535.20 | $535.10 | |