| 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 | $38.77 | 10.244% | $42.7416 | $42.74 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.64 | 7.346% | $39.3316 | $39.33 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.86 | 8.548% | $40.0108 | $40.01 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.93 | 9.269% | $77.5045 | $77.50 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.71 | 5.449% | $62.9636 | $62.96 | $62.95 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.88 | 9.187% | $170.2007 | $170.20 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.28 | 7.786% | $95.1535 | $95.15 | $95.15 | $95.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $487.07 | $527.9063 | $527.89 | $527.90 | $527.90 | |