| 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 | $37.77 | 11.477% | $42.1049 | $42.10 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.66 | 10.651% | $51.6298 | $51.63 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.98 | 9.671% | $55.9103 | $55.91 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.52 | 7.430% | $232.6074 | $232.61 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.28 | 10.328% | $159.1812 | $159.18 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.33 | 8.827% | $177.7471 | $177.75 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.68 | 6.215% | $214.2144 | $214.21 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.22 | $933.3951 | $933.39 | $933.40 | $933.30 | |