| 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 | $38.75 | 9.305% | $42.3557 | $42.36 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.96 | 9.644% | $84.382 | $84.38 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.85 | 6.550% | $24.3467 | $24.35 | $24.35 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.25 | 5.499% | $94.1579 | $94.16 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.60 | 7.131% | $106.7025 | $106.70 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.71 | 10.371% | $249.1184 | $249.12 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.71 | 6.624% | $114.8447 | $114.84 | $114.85 | $114.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.83 | $715.9079 | $715.91 | $715.90 | $715.90 | |