| 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 | $38.44 | 11.266% | $42.7707 | $42.77 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.34 | 10.679% | $84.4923 | $84.49 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.88 | 8.473% | $50.8521 | $50.85 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.86 | 8.378% | $203.5989 | $203.60 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.99 | 4.562% | $78.411 | $78.41 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.60 | 7.865% | $8.1977 | $8.20 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.47 | 4.176% | $217.1757 | $217.18 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.58 | $685.4984 | $685.50 | $685.50 | $685.60 | |