| 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 | $38.35 | 10.487% | $42.3718 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.29 | 7.590% | $31.5131 | $31.51 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.29 | 3.465% | $13.7505 | $13.75 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.61 | 12.485% | $82.8002 | $82.80 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.91 | 12.422% | $25.7559 | $25.76 | $25.75 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.54 | 9.386% | $177.796 | $177.80 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.93 | 7.480% | $243.9044 | $243.90 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $566.92 | $617.8919 | $617.89 | $617.85 | $618.00 | |