| 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 | $39.92 | 6.596% | $42.5531 | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.46 | 6.838% | $17.5855 | $17.59 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.30 | 9.871% | $79.4367 | $79.44 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.67 | 9.639% | $33.6263 | $33.63 | $33.65 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.44 | 6.645% | $150.8387 | $150.84 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.46 | 3.430% | $256.9822 | $256.98 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.29 | 9.180% | $187.0144 | $187.01 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.54 | $768.0369 | $768.04 | $768.10 | $768.00 | |