| 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 | $37.64 | 12.825% | $42.4673 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.89 | 4.196% | $44.6897 | $44.69 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.34 | 12.688% | $81.5185 | $81.52 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.64 | 9.818% | $56.71 | $56.71 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.71 | 4.203% | $32.0007 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.40 | 12.238% | $277.6768 | $277.68 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.46 | 9.252% | $25.6305 | $25.63 | $25.65 | $25.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $506.08 | $560.6935 | $560.70 | $560.70 | $560.70 | |