| 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 | $37.68 | 11.552% | $42.0328 | $42.03 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.32 | 8.415% | $251.8697 | $251.87 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.49 | 3.148% | $44.8591 | $44.86 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.41 | 10.325% | $122.9131 | $122.91 | $122.90 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.40 | 12.839% | $244.1836 | $244.18 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.41 | 4.154% | $42.0886 | $42.09 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.29 | 4.132% | $132.5496 | $132.55 | $132.55 | $132.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.00 | $880.4965 | $880.49 | $880.50 | $880.50 | |