| 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 | $41.45 | 3.120% | $42.7432 | $42.74 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.82 | 13.374% | $90.4951 | $90.50 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.35 | 3.712% | $37.6993 | $37.70 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.32 | 6.292% | $253.3151 | $253.32 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.54 | 7.626% | $213.6807 | $213.68 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.55 | 11.393% | $16.2077 | $16.21 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.55 | 6.503% | $6.9759 | $6.98 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $615.58 | $661.1170 | $661.13 | $661.15 | $661.10 | |