| 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 | $38.43 | 9.684% | $42.1516 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.44 | 13.395% | $282.8525 | $282.85 | $282.85 | $282.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.94 | 13.741% | $173.9555 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.70 | 6.671% | $37.0148 | $37.01 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.78 | 11.714% | $9.8085 | $9.81 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.43 | 5.759% | $68.1405 | $68.14 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.74 | 13.624% | $50.8354 | $50.84 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $593.46 | $664.7588 | $664.76 | $664.75 | $664.80 | |