| 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 | $39.70 | 6.546% | $42.2988 | $42.30 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.52 | 12.398% | $244.4881 | $244.49 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.97 | 8.220% | $163.3797 | $163.38 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.82 | 5.755% | $63.2626 | $63.26 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.89 | 6.125% | $73.1095 | $73.11 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.88 | 9.575% | $16.3048 | $16.30 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.40 | 6.327% | $181.1812 | $181.18 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.18 | $784.0247 | $784.02 | $784.05 | $784.10 | |