| 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 | $40.25 | 4.843% | $42.1993 | $42.20 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.73 | 13.357% | $250.2129 | $250.21 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.77 | 4.702% | $184.0347 | $184.03 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.51 | 9.435% | $184.4089 | $184.41 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.99 | 3.794% | $10.369 | $10.37 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.77 | 11.262% | $8.6451 | $8.65 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.48 | 7.294% | $50.9432 | $50.94 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.50 | $730.8131 | $730.81 | $730.80 | $730.70 | |