| 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 | $40.81 | 4.589% | $42.6828 | $42.68 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.70 | 12.757% | $37.9991 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.37 | 7.635% | $266.2567 | $266.26 | $266.25 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.87 | 10.364% | $66.0749 | $66.07 | $66.05 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.32 | 6.107% | $91.5916 | $91.59 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.46 | 7.297% | $134.6148 | $134.61 | $134.60 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.56 | 9.673% | $146.4793 | $146.48 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.09 | $785.6992 | $785.69 | $785.70 | $785.80 | |