| 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 | 13.514% | $42.511 | $42.51 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.56 | 3.739% | $60.7496 | $60.75 | $60.75 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.81 | 12.113% | $212.8017 | $212.80 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.75 | 6.781% | $160.9724 | $160.97 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.95 | 12.238% | $212.0737 | $212.07 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.32 | 12.463% | $16.1047 | $16.10 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.47 | 12.331% | $80.283 | $80.28 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.31 | $785.4961 | $785.48 | $785.45 | $785.50 | |