| 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 | $39.76 | 6.502% | $42.3452 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.74 | 7.125% | $11.5052 | $11.51 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.81 | 11.508% | $7.5937 | $7.59 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.74 | 12.177% | $135.4425 | $135.44 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.28 | 9.825% | $201.2873 | $201.29 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.77 | 5.750% | $127.7143 | $127.71 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.54 | 8.405% | $234.7402 | $234.74 | $234.75 | $234.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.64 | $760.6284 | $760.63 | $760.65 | $760.50 | |