| 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 | $38.55 | 9.390% | $42.1698 | $42.17 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.95 | 4.177% | $61.4123 | $61.41 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.62 | 6.658% | $255.5739 | $255.57 | $255.55 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.50 | 7.558% | $56.468 | $56.47 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.78 | 10.212% | $79.1102 | $79.11 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.31 | 3.750% | $175.6591 | $175.66 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.56 | 5.860% | $17.5304 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.27 | $687.9237 | $687.92 | $687.85 | $688.00 | |