| 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 | $38.92 | 9.402% | $42.5793 | $42.58 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.62 | 12.708% | $7.4613 | $7.46 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.67 | 8.313% | $27.8039 | $27.80 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.30 | 10.290% | $86.3571 | $86.36 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.76 | 12.730% | $222.9348 | $222.93 | $222.95 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.78 | 12.630% | $201.3599 | $201.36 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.46 | 7.805% | $129.8619 | $129.86 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.51 | $718.3582 | $718.35 | $718.35 | $718.50 | |