| 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 | $39.66 | 6.423% | $42.2074 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.25 | 13.265% | $146.395 | $146.40 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.83 | 9.821% | $218.3571 | $218.36 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.60 | 9.406% | $92.5575 | $92.56 | $92.55 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.65 | 10.636% | $10.6764 | $10.68 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.75 | 8.105% | $152.1578 | $152.16 | $152.15 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.68 | 3.333% | $27.5692 | $27.57 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.42 | $689.9204 | $689.94 | $689.90 | $690.10 | |