| 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 | $38.56 | 9.458% | $42.207 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.79 | 8.771% | $182.5069 | $182.51 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.52 | 9.296% | $80.3544 | $80.35 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.59 | 8.563% | $150.4575 | $150.46 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.53 | 13.829% | $70.039 | $70.04 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.65 | 7.213% | $10.3461 | $10.35 | $10.35 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.32 | 9.358% | $180.7906 | $180.79 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.96 | $716.7015 | $716.71 | $716.70 | $716.70 | |