| 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 | $38.44 | 11.428% | $42.8329 | $42.83 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.36 | 11.754% | $17.1654 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.30 | 9.675% | $104.5203 | $104.52 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.44 | 7.615% | $232.9219 | $232.92 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.91 | 3.251% | $187.8239 | $187.82 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.92 | 8.447% | $81.2485 | $81.25 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.33 | 8.687% | $38.3991 | $38.40 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.70 | $704.9120 | $704.91 | $704.85 | $704.80 | |