| 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 | $39.50 | 4.572% | $41.3059 | $41.31 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.87 | 3.669% | $24.7458 | $24.75 | $24.75 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.94 | 13.172% | $230.803 | $230.80 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.77 | 8.659% | $20.3953 | $20.40 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.40 | 6.325% | $84.4221 | $84.42 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.89 | 10.529% | $157.9349 | $157.93 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.85 | 3.471% | $173.6761 | $173.68 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.22 | $733.2831 | $733.29 | $733.30 | $733.20 | |