| 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 | $37.67 | 12.494% | $42.3765 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.57 | 13.314% | $274.8658 | $274.87 | $274.85 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.58 | 12.178% | $131.8989 | $131.90 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.85 | 11.575% | $56.7359 | $56.74 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.97 | 9.649% | $87.6863 | $87.69 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.30 | 5.547% | $156.5262 | $156.53 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.36 | 11.811% | $236.3237 | $236.32 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.30 | $986.4133 | $986.43 | $986.45 | $986.40 | |