| 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 | $38.25 | 10.412% | $42.2326 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.85 | 7.193% | $80.234 | $80.23 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.64 | 10.490% | $18.3855 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.64 | 10.819% | $41.7123 | $41.71 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.83 | 6.656% | $169.4017 | $169.40 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.90 | 13.442% | $81.5648 | $81.56 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.29 | 8.250% | $207.0714 | $207.07 | $207.05 | $207.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.40 | $640.6023 | $640.59 | $640.60 | $640.60 | |