| 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 | $39.48 | 6.782% | $42.1575 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.45 | 13.495% | $40.234 | $40.23 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.97 | 7.499% | $19.3176 | $19.32 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.59 | 12.451% | $42.2703 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.76 | 13.434% | $24.6832 | $24.68 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.55 | 7.351% | $243.2037 | $243.20 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.82 | 9.571% | $183.8821 | $183.88 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.62 | $595.7484 | $595.74 | $595.75 | $595.80 | |