| 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 | $38.44 | 11.534% | $42.8737 | $42.87 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.65 | 13.497% | $51.8114 | $51.81 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.92 | 3.373% | $29.8955 | $29.90 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.25 | 4.321% | $89.9769 | $89.98 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.49 | 5.467% | $116.5305 | $116.53 | $116.55 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.88 | 9.510% | $173.9895 | $173.99 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.81 | 8.871% | $80.3577 | $80.36 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.44 | $585.4352 | $585.44 | $585.45 | $585.50 | |