| 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 | $37.55 | 12.476% | $42.2347 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.69 | 9.653% | $203.6147 | $203.61 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.54 | 10.261% | $28.1607 | $28.16 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.71 | 8.185% | $203.0741 | $203.07 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.56 | 13.216% | $39.1274 | $39.13 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.75 | 6.415% | $16.7604 | $16.76 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.86 | 11.282% | $165.6544 | $165.65 | $165.65 | $165.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.66 | $698.6264 | $698.61 | $698.60 | $698.70 | |