| 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 | $39.88 | 5.835% | $42.207 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.31 | 11.162% | $53.7024 | $53.70 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.46 | 5.836% | $42.8212 | $42.82 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.60 | 4.867% | $7.9699 | $7.97 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.35 | 12.529% | $278.3405 | $278.34 | $278.35 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.99 | 6.556% | $122.5287 | $122.53 | $122.55 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.68 | 3.539% | $183.9681 | $183.97 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.27 | $731.5378 | $731.54 | $731.50 | $731.50 | |