| 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 | $39.63 | 4.635% | $41.4669 | $41.47 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.54 | 10.494% | $70.2079 | $70.21 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.68 | 10.764% | $10.722 | $10.72 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.28 | 12.842% | $29.6549 | $29.65 | $29.65 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.69 | 13.298% | $144.6702 | $144.67 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.68 | 3.623% | $75.3132 | $75.31 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.57 | 7.299% | $258.1292 | $258.13 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.07 | $630.1643 | $630.16 | $630.10 | $630.20 | |