| 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 | $37.52 | 12.651% | $42.2667 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.64 | 5.472% | $8.0581 | $8.06 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.43 | 4.514% | $136.3176 | $136.32 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.26 | 9.194% | $97.4666 | $97.47 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.57 | 12.703% | $265.4945 | $265.49 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.53 | 3.819% | $35.8487 | $35.85 | $35.85 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.56 | 12.727% | $256.5216 | $256.52 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.51 | $841.9738 | $841.98 | $841.90 | $842.00 | |