| 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 | $37.50 | 12.417% | $42.1564 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.85 | 10.239% | $73.6948 | $73.69 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.91 | 7.519% | $80.5425 | $80.54 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.32 | 7.333% | $10.0034 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.46 | 10.330% | $79.9451 | $79.95 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.66 | 9.111% | $119.6511 | $119.65 | $119.65 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.60 | 5.203% | $218.4014 | $218.40 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.30 | $624.3947 | $624.39 | $624.40 | $624.40 | |