| 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 | $39.30 | 7.300% | $42.1689 | $42.17 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.70 | 8.413% | $28.9463 | $28.95 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.54 | 10.482% | $14.9593 | $14.96 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.62 | 5.172% | $245.7028 | $245.70 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.98 | 5.620% | $135.1725 | $135.17 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.57 | 5.306% | $229.1143 | $229.11 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.65 | 12.196% | $79.2665 | $79.27 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.36 | $775.3306 | $775.33 | $775.25 | $775.40 | |