| 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 | $38.94 | 8.536% | $42.2639 | $42.26 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.45 | 11.559% | $70.7842 | $70.78 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.27 | 9.624% | $198.7154 | $198.72 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.77 | 4.650% | $19.6428 | $19.64 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.36 | 6.391% | $175.9282 | $175.93 | $175.95 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.79 | 4.735% | $20.7271 | $20.73 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.25 | 3.627% | $47.9275 | $47.93 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $533.83 | $575.9891 | $575.99 | $576.05 | $575.90 | |