| 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 | $37.54 | 12.240% | $42.1349 | $42.13 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.50 | 3.655% | $198.4993 | $198.50 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.87 | 4.758% | $38.6243 | $38.62 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.71 | 5.331% | $8.121 | $8.12 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.53 | 6.413% | $212.3259 | $212.33 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.74 | 6.717% | $25.3346 | $25.33 | $25.35 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.44 | 6.839% | $53.8896 | $53.89 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.33 | $578.9296 | $578.92 | $578.95 | $578.80 | |