| 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 | $39.69 | 6.613% | $42.3147 | $42.31 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.35 | 5.605% | $41.5556 | $41.56 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.75 | 4.388% | $231.4804 | $231.48 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.47 | 8.686% | $114.6311 | $114.63 | $114.65 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.52 | 4.369% | $75.6884 | $75.69 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.40 | 6.690% | $104.983 | $104.98 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.75 | 4.514% | $203.541 | $203.54 | $203.55 | $203.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.93 | $814.1942 | $814.19 | $814.25 | $814.20 | |