| 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 | $37.53 | 12.192% | $42.1057 | $42.11 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.74 | 9.181% | $194.0583 | $194.06 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.47 | 11.675% | $27.3269 | $27.33 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.49 | 13.175% | $16.3991 | $16.40 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.79 | 9.496% | $86.2719 | $86.27 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.34 | 7.486% | $263.7062 | $263.71 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.48 | 5.859% | $60.8478 | $60.85 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.84 | $690.7159 | $690.73 | $690.70 | $690.70 | |