| 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 | $38.80 | 10.294% | $42.7941 | $42.79 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.68 | 3.446% | $161.0447 | $161.04 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.84 | 7.358% | $50.2865 | $50.29 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.32 | 13.414% | $62.7406 | $62.74 | $62.75 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.70 | 8.513% | $174.3804 | $174.38 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.50 | 12.503% | $79.3146 | $79.31 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.35 | 8.747% | $186.338 | $186.34 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.19 | $756.8989 | $756.89 | $756.95 | $756.80 | |