| 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 | $40.75 | 4.807% | $42.7089 | $42.71 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.99 | 3.349% | $27.8939 | $27.89 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.49 | 12.412% | $253.4778 | $253.48 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.34 | 8.267% | $144.3632 | $144.36 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.26 | 12.144% | $87.7639 | $87.76 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.63 | 3.509% | $83.4593 | $83.46 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.49 | 12.311% | $38.7361 | $38.74 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $619.95 | $678.4031 | $678.40 | $678.40 | $678.50 | |