| 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 | $40.52 | 6.470% | $43.1416 | $43.14 | $43.15 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.99 | 11.298% | $76.7845 | $76.78 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.97 | 6.366% | $106.3341 | $106.33 | $106.35 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.90 | 3.596% | $34.0831 | $34.08 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.49 | 13.220% | $79.8088 | $79.81 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.86 | 6.338% | $216.7806 | $216.78 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.65 | 13.270% | $281.6459 | $281.65 | $281.65 | $281.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.38 | $838.5786 | $838.57 | $838.65 | $838.50 | |