| 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 | $37.97 | 11.224% | $42.2318 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.94 | 13.478% | $141.7794 | $141.78 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.69 | 4.522% | $234.8505 | $234.85 | $234.85 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.59 | 10.264% | $178.1756 | $178.18 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.71 | 11.313% | $17.4873 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.48 | 4.299% | $124.6164 | $124.62 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.82 | 5.222% | $119.7637 | $119.76 | $119.75 | $119.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.20 | $858.9047 | $858.91 | $858.95 | $859.00 | |