| 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 | $38.62 | 9.189% | $42.1688 | $42.17 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.97 | 9.535% | $75.5463 | $75.55 | $75.55 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.69 | 12.217% | $264.4842 | $264.48 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.89 | 8.755% | $24.894 | $24.89 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.58 | 8.201% | $48.236 | $48.24 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.76 | 4.694% | $147.3673 | $147.37 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.87 | 4.389% | $28.0493 | $28.05 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.38 | $630.7459 | $630.75 | $630.75 | $630.70 | |