| 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 | $40.55 | 4.762% | $42.481 | $42.48 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.78 | 8.533% | $7.3585 | $7.36 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.33 | 3.789% | $98.9421 | $98.94 | $98.95 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.61 | 10.361% | $69.097 | $69.10 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.27 | 8.851% | $29.6837 | $29.68 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.92 | 4.624% | $174.6384 | $174.64 | $174.65 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.40 | 8.679% | $254.7436 | $254.74 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.86 | $676.9443 | $676.94 | $677.00 | $676.90 | |