| 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 | $37.75 | 12.731% | $42.556 | $42.56 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.62 | 6.298% | $186.6805 | $186.68 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.29 | 4.325% | $169.309 | $169.31 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.48 | 9.427% | $26.7877 | $26.79 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.75 | 4.490% | $57.2083 | $57.21 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.30 | 10.801% | $50.1929 | $50.19 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.37 | 9.454% | $142.6952 | $142.70 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $630.56 | $675.4296 | $675.44 | $675.45 | $675.50 | |