| 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 | $37.85 | 12.787% | $42.6899 | $42.69 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.75 | 5.804% | $57.9277 | $57.93 | $57.95 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.52 | 13.610% | $58.5319 | $58.53 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.58 | 6.586% | $81.6236 | $81.62 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.86 | 8.178% | $87.4727 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.86 | 10.516% | $158.9883 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.78 | 10.250% | $7.475 | $7.48 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $452.20 | $494.7091 | $494.71 | $494.75 | $494.70 | |