| 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 | $39.75 | 7.466% | $42.7177 | $42.72 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.40 | 4.619% | $24.4808 | $24.48 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.25 | 12.481% | $99.2645 | $99.26 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.84 | 7.311% | $51.3376 | $51.34 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.58 | 7.292% | $192.675 | $192.68 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.64 | 4.458% | $133.3302 | $133.33 | $133.35 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.44 | 9.271% | $99.9174 | $99.92 | $99.90 | $99.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.90 | $643.7232 | $643.73 | $643.75 | $643.70 | |