| 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 | $38.95 | 8.523% | $42.2697 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.67 | 3.709% | $27.6592 | $27.66 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.54 | 3.231% | $209.0841 | $209.08 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.56 | 3.848% | $145.9687 | $145.97 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.77 | 4.194% | $18.5153 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.98 | 5.460% | $79.0739 | $79.07 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.76 | 12.456% | $156.0439 | $156.04 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.23 | $678.6148 | $678.61 | $678.55 | $678.70 | |