| 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 | $38.65 | 9.251% | $42.2255 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.95 | 13.291% | $15.8041 | $15.80 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.56 | 9.285% | $70.5544 | $70.55 | $70.55 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.65 | 5.382% | $170.35 | $170.35 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.63 | 8.627% | $150.5896 | $150.59 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.73 | 10.667% | $112.5815 | $112.58 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.73 | 5.172% | $163.7844 | $163.78 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $674.90 | $725.8895 | $725.88 | $725.95 | $726.00 | |