| 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 | $37.34 | 13.716% | $42.4616 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.34 | 13.442% | $153.5324 | $153.53 | $153.55 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.88 | 12.448% | $70.7073 | $70.71 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.63 | 8.301% | $125.2284 | $125.23 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.49 | 8.182% | $77.3393 | $77.34 | $77.35 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.98 | 12.637% | $156.5429 | $156.54 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.55 | 7.133% | $60.5837 | $60.58 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $618.21 | $686.3956 | $686.39 | $686.45 | $686.30 | |