| 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 | $39.33 | 6.481% | $41.879 | $41.88 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.84 | 7.189% | $8.4036 | $8.40 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.92 | 10.671% | $17.6188 | $17.62 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.52 | 8.742% | $177.8149 | $177.81 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.96 | 3.400% | $61.9986 | $62.00 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.31 | 10.720% | $25.8088 | $25.81 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.54 | 5.469% | $187.2497 | $187.25 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $487.42 | $520.7734 | $520.77 | $520.75 | $520.70 | |