| 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 | $37.45 | 12.615% | $42.1743 | $42.17 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.79 | 12.327% | $96.3653 | $96.37 | $96.35 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.67 | 7.562% | $156.6856 | $156.69 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.35 | 7.214% | $174.0619 | $174.06 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.56 | 6.858% | $139.5138 | $139.51 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.95 | 10.465% | $23.1424 | $23.14 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.44 | 5.651% | $193.8062 | $193.81 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.21 | $825.7495 | $825.75 | $825.70 | $825.80 | |