| 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 | $40.43 | 4.523% | $42.2586 | $42.26 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.54 | 8.632% | $88.5785 | $88.58 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.69 | 8.348% | $95.0104 | $95.01 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.95 | 11.701% | $79.2519 | $79.25 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.48 | 10.178% | $268.2614 | $268.26 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.97 | 5.372% | $133.7908 | $133.79 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.79 | 5.401% | $80.9374 | $80.94 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.85 | $788.0890 | $788.09 | $788.10 | $788.20 | |