| 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 | $39.98 | 6.145% | $42.4368 | $42.44 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.85 | 9.729% | $237.9473 | $237.95 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.93 | 12.475% | $8.9193 | $8.92 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.69 | 9.272% | $80.5225 | $80.52 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.53 | 8.872% | $126.8685 | $126.87 | $126.85 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.92 | 12.256% | $18.9937 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.45 | 12.474% | $263.6953 | $263.70 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.35 | $779.3834 | $779.39 | $779.35 | $779.30 | |