| 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 | $37.32 | 12.652% | $42.0417 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.46 | 8.565% | $33.0689 | $33.07 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.34 | 6.116% | $37.5014 | $37.50 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.59 | 9.753% | $81.8648 | $81.86 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.98 | 5.746% | $246.367 | $246.37 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.49 | 3.546% | $184.8193 | $184.82 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.78 | 12.543% | $178.6958 | $178.70 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.96 | $804.3589 | $804.36 | $804.30 | $804.40 | |