| 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 | $38.66 | 9.858% | $42.4711 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.31 | 5.834% | $17.2615 | $17.26 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.90 | 8.132% | $141.5448 | $141.54 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.54 | 9.107% | $164.2497 | $164.25 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.44 | 10.531% | $14.8554 | $14.86 | $14.85 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.61 | 6.389% | $251.727 | $251.73 | $251.75 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.33 | 9.692% | $107.8601 | $107.86 | $107.85 | $107.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.79 | $739.9696 | $739.97 | $739.95 | $740.00 | |