| 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 | $41.26 | 3.477% | $42.6946 | $42.69 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.29 | 12.176% | $177.5634 | $177.56 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.70 | 10.626% | $230.8765 | $230.88 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.33 | 13.505% | $170.6321 | $170.63 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.28 | 8.203% | $117.1622 | $117.16 | $117.15 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.64 | 6.157% | $39.9575 | $39.96 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.77 | 6.518% | $19.9934 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.27 | $798.8797 | $798.87 | $798.90 | $799.00 | |