| 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 | $39.53 | 8.176% | $42.762 | $42.76 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.66 | 4.824% | $51.0074 | $51.01 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.73 | 13.855% | $19.0479 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.59 | 10.765% | $231.0447 | $231.04 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.80 | 9.610% | $106.1025 | $106.10 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.25 | 7.345% | $60.3816 | $60.38 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.46 | 6.471% | $196.3964 | $196.40 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.02 | $706.7425 | $706.74 | $706.75 | $706.70 | |