| 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 | $40.58 | 5.304% | $42.7324 | $42.73 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.58 | 5.845% | $138.2124 | $138.21 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.67 | 12.526% | $217.9291 | $217.93 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.78 | 8.861% | $18.2669 | $18.27 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.87 | 12.723% | $34.7976 | $34.80 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.59 | 12.117% | $246.1977 | $246.20 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.42 | 10.586% | $38.0637 | $38.06 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.49 | $736.1998 | $736.20 | $736.20 | $736.20 | |