| 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 | $40.60 | 5.179% | $42.7027 | $42.70 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.49 | 8.643% | $27.6931 | $27.69 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.50 | 11.214% | $83.9666 | $83.97 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.58 | 6.581% | $231.8989 | $231.90 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.54 | 8.315% | $144.6439 | $144.64 | $144.65 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.39 | 12.299% | $81.2932 | $81.29 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.80 | 13.389% | $22.451 | $22.45 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $584.90 | $634.6494 | $634.64 | $634.65 | $634.70 | |