| 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 | $40.75 | 4.246% | $42.4802 | $42.48 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.90 | 3.377% | $68.1254 | $68.13 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.53 | 10.446% | $141.9562 | $141.96 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.47 | 9.227% | $62.7728 | $62.77 | $62.75 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.75 | 5.109% | $84.8755 | $84.88 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.57 | 8.625% | $70.1392 | $70.14 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.73 | 12.698% | $258.9011 | $258.90 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.70 | $729.2504 | $729.26 | $729.30 | $729.30 | |