| 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 | $41.26 | 3.667% | $42.773 | $42.77 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.71 | 8.697% | $214.9048 | $214.90 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.55 | 11.359% | $38.4745 | $38.47 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.99 | 12.277% | $260.4714 | $260.47 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.43 | 4.769% | $36.072 | $36.07 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.88 | 6.376% | $184.9666 | $184.97 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.73 | 9.544% | $7.3723 | $7.37 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.55 | $785.0346 | $785.02 | $784.90 | $785.20 | |