| 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 | $42.62 | 6.465% | $45.3754 | $45.38 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.27 | 13.798% | $97.0356 | $97.04 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.95 | 10.413% | $9.882 | $9.88 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.97 | 12.213% | $172.7744 | $172.77 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.49 | 11.191% | $83.9381 | $83.94 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.65 | 9.423% | $242.5361 | $242.54 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.51 | 5.313% | $87.9469 | $87.95 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.46 | $739.4885 | $739.50 | $739.55 | $739.40 | |