| 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 | $7.40 | 5.732% | $7.8242 | $7.82 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.76 | 8.257% | $41.9604 | $41.96 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.57 | 12.136% | $145.2946 | $145.29 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.77 | 11.570% | $246.3131 | $246.31 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.37 | 4.500% | $179.0817 | $179.08 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.43 | 9.454% | $53.0086 | $53.01 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.94 | 3.489% | $54.7871 | $54.79 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.24 | $728.2697 | $728.26 | $728.25 | $728.30 | |