| 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 | $37.61 | 11.762% | $42.0337 | $42.03 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.56 | 5.108% | $256.001 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.81 | 6.258% | $70.991 | $70.99 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.38 | 3.659% | $23.1989 | $23.20 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.40 | 5.407% | $49.9629 | $49.96 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.70 | 12.237% | $202.8123 | $202.81 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.48 | 10.126% | $133.7811 | $133.78 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.94 | $778.7809 | $778.77 | $778.80 | $778.80 | |