| 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 | $38.25 | 10.613% | $42.3095 | $42.31 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.54 | 7.165% | $16.6534 | $16.65 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.60 | 7.824% | $32.9941 | $32.99 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.34 | 10.240% | $178.9636 | $178.96 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.46 | 8.285% | $151.0143 | $151.01 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.45 | 13.620% | $149.3535 | $149.35 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.45 | 6.775% | $212.9627 | $212.96 | $212.95 | $213.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.09 | $784.2511 | $784.23 | $784.20 | $784.40 | |