| 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 | $42.50 | 6.375% | $45.2094 | $45.21 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.33 | 5.305% | $159.3581 | $159.36 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.97 | 5.223% | $106.2437 | $106.24 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.97 | 5.279% | $54.7135 | $54.71 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.66 | 13.617% | $31.4265 | $31.43 | $31.45 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.32 | 7.838% | $239.7454 | $239.75 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.26 | 3.777% | $71.876 | $71.88 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.01 | $708.5726 | $708.58 | $708.60 | $708.50 | |