| 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 | $39.85 | 5.541% | $42.0581 | $42.06 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.35 | 8.341% | $16.6303 | $16.63 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.73 | 6.706% | $9.3154 | $9.32 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.25 | 10.246% | $216.3578 | $216.36 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.82 | 5.699% | $38.9184 | $38.92 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.49 | 4.356% | $224.8767 | $224.88 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.75 | 8.839% | $179.3123 | $179.31 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.24 | $727.4690 | $727.48 | $727.45 | $727.50 | |