| 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 | $40.64 | 6.215% | $43.1658 | $43.17 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.85 | 4.268% | $208.3796 | $208.38 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.71 | 5.255% | $77.5835 | $77.58 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.56 | 13.641% | $156.3246 | $156.32 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.94 | 11.768% | $37.9341 | $37.93 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.53 | 8.315% | $119.7206 | $119.72 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.95 | 10.304% | $84.8789 | $84.88 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.18 | $727.9871 | $727.98 | $728.00 | $728.00 | |