| 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 | $37.65 | 12.787% | $42.4643 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.92 | 5.328% | $182.1332 | $182.13 | $182.15 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.73 | 12.724% | $34.6401 | $34.64 | $34.65 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.48 | 9.198% | $60.5831 | $60.58 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.63 | 8.727% | $12.645 | $12.65 | $12.65 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.56 | 6.248% | $207.7786 | $207.78 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.49 | 9.469% | $222.7585 | $222.76 | $222.75 | $222.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.46 | $763.0028 | $763.00 | $763.05 | $763.00 | |