| 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 | $40.36 | 3.741% | $41.8699 | $41.87 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.63 | 12.225% | $197.1008 | $197.10 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.78 | 3.374% | $113.484 | $113.48 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.44 | 5.456% | $87.9925 | $87.99 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.86 | 11.714% | $7.6636 | $7.66 | $7.65 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.69 | 8.518% | $109.2668 | $109.27 | $109.25 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.41 | 5.726% | $165.366 | $165.37 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.17 | $722.7436 | $722.74 | $722.70 | $722.90 | |