| 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 | $38.35 | 10.435% | $42.3518 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.33 | 7.536% | $33.691 | $33.69 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.97 | 12.285% | $186.3594 | $186.36 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.39 | 9.838% | $95.9874 | $95.99 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.96 | 6.238% | $122.1312 | $122.13 | $122.15 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.33 | 8.614% | $130.6952 | $130.70 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.65 | 7.637% | $133.0932 | $133.09 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.98 | $744.3092 | $744.31 | $744.35 | $744.40 | |