| 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 | $39.72 | 5.323% | $41.8343 | $41.83 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.85 | 7.236% | $84.5556 | $84.56 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.90 | 5.467% | $168.6417 | $168.64 | $168.65 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.40 | 11.344% | $160.7807 | $160.78 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.93 | 5.565% | $71.7103 | $71.71 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.47 | 12.600% | $189.6972 | $189.70 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.80 | 12.164% | $31.1816 | $31.18 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.07 | $748.4014 | $748.40 | $748.45 | $748.40 | |