| 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 | 12.509% | $42.1346 | $42.13 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.73 | 13.644% | $117.8829 | $117.88 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.58 | 3.490% | $171.3587 | $171.36 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.91 | 5.274% | $87.2827 | $87.28 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.79 | 8.599% | $146.3806 | $146.38 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.26 | 4.259% | $249.4501 | $249.45 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.65 | 10.632% | $60.4604 | $60.46 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.37 | $874.9500 | $874.94 | $875.00 | $875.10 | |