| 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 | $39.87 | 6.435% | $42.4356 | $42.44 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.84 | 7.325% | $36.3188 | $36.32 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.45 | 7.754% | $149.1854 | $149.19 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.39 | 10.485% | $241.2882 | $241.29 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.57 | 13.846% | $187.3564 | $187.36 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.64 | 6.430% | $112.4327 | $112.43 | $112.45 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.65 | 3.503% | $213.8889 | $213.89 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.41 | $982.9060 | $982.92 | $982.95 | $982.90 | |