| 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 | $40.64 | 3.824% | $42.1941 | $42.19 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.54 | 6.792% | $20.8672 | $20.87 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.77 | 6.346% | $183.734 | $183.73 | $183.75 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.46 | 11.397% | $162.0381 | $162.04 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.74 | 6.805% | $97.9829 | $97.98 | $98.00 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.49 | 8.763% | $119.0846 | $119.08 | $119.10 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.36 | 11.708% | $132.2176 | $132.22 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.00 | $758.1185 | $758.11 | $758.15 | $758.10 | |