| 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 | $40.90 | 3.567% | $42.3589 | $42.36 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.60 | 8.507% | $269.7484 | $269.75 | $269.75 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.60 | 4.292% | $27.7417 | $27.74 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.52 | 3.115% | $171.7071 | $171.71 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.74 | 5.373% | $11.3171 | $11.32 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.28 | 10.531% | $135.1573 | $135.16 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.70 | 7.158% | $30.7543 | $30.75 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $644.34 | $688.7848 | $688.79 | $688.75 | $688.80 | |