| 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 | $37.57 | 12.674% | $42.3316 | $42.33 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.55 | 13.617% | $86.9738 | $86.97 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.37 | 5.522% | $19.3844 | $19.38 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.43 | 9.795% | $128.9323 | $128.93 | $128.95 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.80 | 12.131% | $161.2444 | $161.24 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.76 | 3.709% | $84.7925 | $84.79 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.68 | 12.796% | $67.3167 | $67.32 | $67.30 | $67.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $535.16 | $590.9757 | $590.96 | $591.00 | $590.90 | |