| 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 | $39.62 | 7.850% | $42.7302 | $42.73 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.88 | 5.428% | $8.3077 | $8.31 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.79 | 5.718% | $37.8365 | $37.84 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.40 | 4.604% | $189.7517 | $189.75 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.91 | 13.830% | $177.4724 | $177.47 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.41 | 12.644% | $82.692 | $82.69 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.70 | 3.711% | $203.9995 | $204.00 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.71 | $742.7900 | $742.79 | $742.80 | $742.80 | |