| 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 | $38.97 | 7.838% | $42.0245 | $42.02 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.35 | 6.175% | $174.4986 | $174.50 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.25 | 8.282% | $180.0188 | $180.02 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.79 | 4.558% | $15.4641 | $15.46 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.72 | 12.362% | $148.0032 | $148.00 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.28 | 12.746% | $18.355 | $18.36 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.34 | 3.466% | $74.8473 | $74.85 | $74.85 | $74.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $604.70 | $653.2115 | $653.21 | $653.15 | $653.20 | |