| 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 | $37.96 | 11.653% | $42.3835 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.86 | 4.482% | $32.2431 | $32.24 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.29 | 12.277% | $46.3592 | $46.36 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.68 | 5.528% | $184.3363 | $184.34 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.49 | 13.827% | $240.7327 | $240.73 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.55 | 4.366% | $77.8049 | $77.80 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.34 | 3.394% | $38.6073 | $38.61 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $608.17 | $662.4670 | $662.46 | $662.50 | $662.40 | |