| 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 | $40.61 | 5.308% | $42.7656 | $42.77 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.86 | 11.702% | $81.3861 | $81.39 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.31 | 6.775% | $95.3608 | $95.36 | $95.35 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.59 | 7.767% | $74.9951 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.34 | 5.823% | $104.0663 | $104.07 | $104.05 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.56 | 4.154% | $124.5265 | $124.53 | $124.55 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.96 | 8.851% | $244.8712 | $244.87 | $244.85 | $244.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.23 | $767.9716 | $767.99 | $767.95 | $768.10 | |