| 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 | $40.56 | 5.330% | $42.7218 | $42.72 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.60 | 13.182% | $86.6974 | $86.70 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.25 | 3.580% | $64.4786 | $64.48 | $64.50 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.60 | 8.588% | $199.3676 | $199.37 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.99 | 8.187% | $139.5504 | $139.55 | $139.55 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.75 | 8.748% | $125.8758 | $125.88 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.27 | 7.716% | $47.6859 | $47.69 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.02 | $706.3775 | $706.39 | $706.40 | $706.50 | |