| 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 | $40.28 | 6.363% | $42.843 | $42.84 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.45 | 7.307% | $117.4475 | $117.45 | $117.45 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.46 | 6.787% | $6.8984 | $6.90 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.46 | 12.159% | $211.3749 | $211.37 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.74 | 12.866% | $135.1457 | $135.15 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.52 | 8.341% | $12.4809 | $12.48 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.98 | 8.382% | $269.8495 | $269.85 | $269.85 | $269.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.89 | $796.0399 | $796.04 | $796.05 | $795.90 | |