| 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 | $38.75 | 10.186% | $42.6971 | $42.70 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.71 | 11.724% | $63.3587 | $63.36 | $63.35 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.44 | 3.788% | $62.7295 | $62.73 | $62.75 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.70 | 8.422% | $109.181 | $109.18 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.99 | 3.136% | $36.0873 | $36.09 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.30 | 7.630% | $5.7044 | $5.70 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.58 | 12.784% | $276.9749 | $276.97 | $276.95 | $277.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.47 | $596.7329 | $596.73 | $596.75 | $596.80 | |