| 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 | $37.77 | 11.772% | $42.2163 | $42.22 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.95 | 4.522% | $8.3095 | $8.31 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.97 | 7.378% | $18.222 | $18.22 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.61 | 3.799% | $60.8366 | $60.84 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.49 | 10.175% | $133.8516 | $133.85 | $133.85 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.83 | 9.488% | $220.9796 | $220.98 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.47 | 11.271% | $60.6093 | $60.61 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $499.09 | $545.0249 | $545.03 | $545.00 | $545.00 | |