| 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 | $38.70 | 9.454% | $42.3587 | $42.36 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.94 | 8.854% | $52.1846 | $52.18 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.85 | 11.262% | $144.4737 | $144.47 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.95 | 4.259% | $18.7145 | $18.71 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.83 | 11.873% | $178.8066 | $178.81 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.52 | 9.843% | $28.0319 | $28.03 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.45 | 7.543% | $95.1218 | $95.12 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.24 | $559.6918 | $559.68 | $559.65 | $559.70 | |