| 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 | $42.30 | 5.478% | $44.6172 | $44.62 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.95 | 13.568% | $112.3755 | $112.38 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.93 | 12.695% | $238.8345 | $238.83 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.80 | 4.718% | $7.1208 | $7.12 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.48 | 10.313% | $270.7964 | $270.80 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.80 | 4.295% | $19.6075 | $19.61 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.43 | 5.151% | $85.6245 | $85.62 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.69 | $778.9764 | $778.98 | $778.95 | $778.90 | |