| 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 | $37.79 | 11.678% | $42.2031 | $42.20 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.77 | 3.591% | $164.4714 | $164.47 | $164.45 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.76 | 8.625% | $258.2668 | $258.27 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.96 | 12.838% | $162.4416 | $162.44 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.93 | 11.644% | $25.6 | $25.60 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.43 | 8.464% | $9.1435 | $9.14 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.69 | 12.493% | $62.6474 | $62.65 | $62.65 | $62.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.33 | $724.7738 | $724.77 | $724.75 | $724.70 | |