| 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 | $39.74 | 6.739% | $42.4181 | $42.42 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.65 | 4.441% | $37.2332 | $37.23 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.71 | 7.190% | $74.7221 | $74.72 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.67 | 10.248% | $266.4363 | $266.44 | $266.45 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.82 | 13.275% | $74.5576 | $74.56 | $74.55 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.55 | 13.159% | $41.3596 | $41.36 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.62 | 10.274% | $173.8139 | $173.81 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.76 | $710.5408 | $710.54 | $710.50 | $710.50 | |