| 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 | $38.43 | 9.468% | $42.0686 | $42.07 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.74 | 13.829% | $7.6721 | $7.67 | $7.65 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.56 | 8.605% | $20.1571 | $20.16 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.89 | 3.645% | $203.0302 | $203.03 | $203.05 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.87 | 10.747% | $209.1679 | $209.17 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.72 | 5.248% | $124.9504 | $124.95 | $124.95 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.64 | 13.416% | $83.5195 | $83.52 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.85 | $690.5658 | $690.57 | $690.50 | $690.70 | |