| 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 | $38.94 | 8.768% | $42.3543 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.43 | 6.827% | $13.2786 | $13.28 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.72 | 5.300% | $51.3022 | $51.30 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.77 | 8.529% | $198.3585 | $198.36 | $198.35 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.92 | 7.835% | $72.1632 | $72.16 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.32 | 8.690% | $251.4217 | $251.42 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.95 | 9.605% | $102.9739 | $102.97 | $102.95 | $103.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.05 | $731.8524 | $731.84 | $731.80 | $732.00 | |