| 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 | $38.50 | 10.348% | $42.484 | $42.48 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.63 | 4.608% | $236.027 | $236.03 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.80 | 13.499% | $192.7213 | $192.72 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.66 | 8.471% | $149.3212 | $149.32 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.84 | 8.768% | $29.1933 | $29.19 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.97 | 4.167% | $18.7188 | $18.72 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.69 | 5.683% | $88.4461 | $88.45 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.09 | $756.9117 | $756.91 | $756.90 | $756.80 | |