| 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 | $38.29 | 11.457% | $42.6769 | $42.68 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.45 | 6.400% | $77.0868 | $77.09 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.39 | 6.775% | $66.6169 | $66.62 | $66.60 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.34 | 3.310% | $81.9662 | $81.97 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.73 | 7.395% | $167.2462 | $167.25 | $167.25 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.25 | 9.842% | $61.7861 | $61.79 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.29 | 12.615% | $87.0401 | $87.04 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.74 | $584.4192 | $584.44 | $584.45 | $584.40 | |