| 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 | $38.63 | 10.472% | $42.6753 | $42.68 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.59 | 7.523% | $26.4399 | $26.44 | $26.45 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.94 | 12.562% | $211.549 | $211.55 | $211.55 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.26 | 10.564% | $79.8935 | $79.89 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.93 | 6.459% | $87.2219 | $87.22 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.89 | 11.607% | $21.0826 | $21.08 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.33 | 3.484% | $106.93 | $106.93 | $106.95 | $106.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $527.57 | $575.7922 | $575.79 | $575.85 | $575.70 | |