| 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 | $39.30 | 8.275% | $42.5521 | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.49 | 10.563% | $152.0131 | $152.01 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.56 | 9.577% | $13.7629 | $13.76 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.78 | 3.253% | $186.6608 | $186.66 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.65 | 12.388% | $147.9588 | $147.96 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.48 | 12.450% | $33.1503 | $33.15 | $33.15 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.52 | 9.229% | $16.9523 | $16.95 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.78 | $593.0503 | $593.04 | $593.00 | $593.30 | |