| 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 | $39.50 | 7.278% | $42.3748 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.63 | 10.673% | $115.7972 | $115.80 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.36 | 11.555% | $70.6812 | $70.68 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.58 | 13.674% | $129.1109 | $129.11 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.25 | 6.838% | $78.2588 | $78.26 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.77 | 11.272% | $74.2963 | $74.30 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.60 | 3.499% | $93.7701 | $93.77 | $93.75 | $93.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.69 | $604.2893 | $604.29 | $604.25 | $604.40 | |