| 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 | 4.317% | $42.2692 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.45 | 6.768% | $84.8272 | $84.83 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.36 | 11.414% | $27.1405 | $27.14 | $27.15 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.74 | 12.558% | $66.1166 | $66.12 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.54 | 8.278% | $197.6507 | $197.65 | $197.65 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.54 | 6.222% | $232.1376 | $232.14 | $232.15 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.59 | 9.226% | $137.1769 | $137.18 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.74 | $787.3187 | $787.33 | $787.35 | $787.30 | |