| 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 | $38.33 | 10.171% | $42.2285 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.57 | 5.814% | $104.3009 | $104.30 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.90 | 3.151% | $30.8421 | $30.84 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.83 | 10.133% | $106.6418 | $106.64 | $106.65 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.44 | 12.739% | $18.5343 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.59 | 7.792% | $92.2592 | $92.26 | $92.25 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.93 | 7.144% | $157.4267 | $157.43 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $512.59 | $552.2335 | $552.23 | $552.30 | $552.10 | |