| 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 | $39.96 | 5.863% | $42.3029 | $42.30 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.74 | 4.242% | $120.6497 | $120.65 | $120.65 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.62 | 7.554% | $7.1201 | $7.12 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.97 | 3.278% | $70.1981 | $70.20 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.27 | 6.791% | $242.7039 | $242.70 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.35 | 10.676% | $208.4582 | $208.46 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.85 | 13.341% | $80.3021 | $80.30 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.76 | $771.7350 | $771.73 | $771.70 | $771.70 | |