| 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 | $39.40 | 8.429% | $42.721 | $42.72 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.39 | 4.412% | $43.2161 | $43.22 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.73 | 11.746% | $114.7967 | $114.80 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.34 | 4.663% | $49.5475 | $49.55 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.35 | 11.614% | $204.6443 | $204.64 | $204.65 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.28 | 8.741% | $49.2379 | $49.24 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.68 | 9.689% | $69.85 | $69.85 | $69.85 | $69.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $523.17 | $574.0135 | $574.02 | $574.00 | $573.90 | |