| 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 | $39.75 | 6.188% | $42.2097 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.71 | 12.142% | $87.1455 | $87.15 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.69 | 9.807% | $77.6226 | $77.62 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.75 | 9.760% | $142.4136 | $142.41 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.87 | 3.329% | $58.7632 | $58.76 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.60 | 13.274% | $180.7853 | $180.79 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.50 | 11.226% | $91.7615 | $91.76 | $91.75 | $91.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $616.87 | $680.7014 | $680.70 | $680.65 | $680.70 | |