| 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 | $39.77 | 6.729% | $42.4461 | $42.45 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.96 | 6.807% | $75.7902 | $75.79 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.29 | 8.713% | $188.3888 | $188.39 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.90 | 13.382% | $278.8063 | $278.81 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.52 | 6.106% | $262.6336 | $262.63 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.57 | 8.682% | $172.337 | $172.34 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.45 | 9.248% | $159.9937 | $159.99 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.46 | $1,180.3957 | $1,180.40 | $1,180.45 | $1,180.30 | |