| 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 | $38.86 | 9.670% | $42.6178 | $42.62 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.94 | 7.665% | $34.3882 | $34.39 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.44 | 5.620% | $39.5441 | $39.54 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.82 | 12.196% | $232.0438 | $232.04 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.73 | 10.314% | $151.9355 | $151.94 | $151.95 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.69 | 4.695% | $101.2296 | $101.23 | $101.25 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.64 | 13.346% | $183.2125 | $183.21 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.12 | $784.9715 | $784.97 | $785.00 | $784.80 | |