| 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 | $39.97 | 6.705% | $42.65 | $42.65 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.97 | 4.576% | $7.2889 | $7.29 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.47 | 13.378% | $142.2554 | $142.26 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.98 | 13.668% | $198.8963 | $198.90 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.55 | 3.569% | $70.9965 | $71.00 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.63 | 12.813% | $275.9744 | $275.97 | $275.95 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.52 | 5.679% | $66.0705 | $66.07 | $66.05 | $66.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.09 | $804.1320 | $804.14 | $804.10 | $804.30 | |