| 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 | $39.70 | 6.455% | $42.2626 | $42.26 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.66 | 7.517% | $110.377 | $110.38 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.42 | 10.551% | $229.3049 | $229.30 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.78 | 9.474% | $92.8121 | $92.81 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.91 | 9.213% | $6.4545 | $6.45 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.51 | 3.676% | $86.5798 | $86.58 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.70 | 6.388% | $148.624 | $148.62 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $663.68 | $716.4149 | $716.40 | $716.40 | $716.50 | |