| 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 | $7.40 | 11.629% | $8.2605 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.90 | 5.213% | $41.98 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.75 | 5.338% | $49.2455 | $49.25 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.65 | 3.412% | $164.0631 | $164.06 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.89 | 12.419% | $257.3158 | $257.32 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.48 | 8.583% | $155.7949 | $155.79 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.95 | 13.836% | $37.509 | $37.51 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.02 | $714.1688 | $714.17 | $714.15 | $714.20 | |