| 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 | $39.48 | 7.798% | $42.5587 | $42.56 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.60 | 11.136% | $71.7939 | $71.79 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.63 | 8.745% | $16.9968 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.54 | 11.164% | $170.6812 | $170.68 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.69 | 11.388% | $187.9004 | $187.90 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.45 | 7.122% | $159.0226 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.88 | 6.597% | $173.6252 | $173.63 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.27 | $822.5788 | $822.58 | $822.60 | $822.60 | |