| 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 | $40.98 | 4.447% | $42.8024 | $42.80 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.37 | 12.500% | $98.2913 | $98.29 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.64 | 8.284% | $58.0835 | $58.08 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.63 | 5.850% | $231.4199 | $231.42 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.66 | 11.162% | $47.4217 | $47.42 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.86 | 6.522% | $109.5685 | $109.57 | $109.55 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.96 | 11.372% | $170.3546 | $170.35 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.10 | $757.9419 | $757.93 | $757.90 | $758.00 | |