| 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 | $37.40 | 12.229% | $41.9736 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.38 | 4.229% | $126.5132 | $126.51 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.64 | 8.240% | $100.2735 | $100.27 | $100.25 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.80 | 8.308% | $16.0296 | $16.03 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.60 | 6.853% | $251.7457 | $251.75 | $251.75 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.81 | 4.263% | $22.7398 | $22.74 | $22.75 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.64 | 11.472% | $195.7894 | $195.79 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.27 | $755.0648 | $755.06 | $755.05 | $755.00 | |