| 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 | $37.27 | 13.368% | $42.2523 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.84 | 7.466% | $60.009 | $60.01 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.50 | 7.814% | $151.4787 | $151.48 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.93 | 4.334% | $15.5771 | $15.58 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.56 | 8.134% | $236.3377 | $236.34 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.90 | 7.774% | $34.3799 | $34.38 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.71 | 3.687% | $147.9717 | $147.97 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $641.71 | $688.0064 | $688.01 | $688.05 | $688.10 | |