| 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 | $40.97 | 6.873% | $43.7859 | $43.79 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.80 | 8.682% | $85.6414 | $85.64 | $85.65 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.82 | 7.294% | $47.0162 | $47.02 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.49 | 7.344% | $17.701 | $17.70 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.67 | 7.510% | $195.3134 | $195.31 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.52 | 5.249% | $122.6361 | $122.64 | $122.65 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.56 | 11.353% | $159.8584 | $159.86 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $621.83 | $671.9524 | $671.96 | $671.95 | $671.90 | |