| 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 | $37.79 | 12.597% | $42.5504 | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.30 | 12.864% | $151.5764 | $151.58 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.70 | 9.399% | $230.5037 | $230.50 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.70 | 6.751% | $24.2325 | $24.23 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.96 | 8.306% | $171.0802 | $171.08 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.77 | 13.136% | $58.5705 | $58.57 | $58.55 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.78 | 5.161% | $237.4325 | $237.43 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.00 | $915.9462 | $915.94 | $916.00 | $916.00 | |