| 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 | $37.78 | 12.424% | $42.4738 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.98 | 12.118% | $80.7025 | $80.70 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.87 | 5.669% | $227.051 | $227.05 | $227.05 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.48 | 9.188% | $192.695 | $192.70 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.80 | 4.210% | $140.4751 | $140.48 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.55 | 12.517% | $217.7767 | $217.78 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.53 | 6.281% | $85.5881 | $85.59 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.99 | $986.7622 | $986.77 | $986.80 | $986.90 | |