| 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 | $40.79 | 3.635% | $42.2727 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.28 | 9.167% | $46.1558 | $46.16 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.27 | 9.593% | $46.325 | $46.33 | $46.35 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.98 | 13.599% | $116.9843 | $116.98 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.57 | 5.688% | $117.9161 | $117.92 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.84 | 5.145% | $120.7485 | $120.75 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.25 | 12.541% | $270.3798 | $270.38 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.98 | $760.7822 | $760.79 | $760.80 | $760.80 | |