| 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 | $38.45 | 9.202% | $41.9882 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.84 | 4.536% | $158.7275 | $158.73 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.87 | 7.497% | $49.3089 | $49.31 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.84 | 7.619% | $232.2848 | $232.28 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.98 | 6.676% | $70.3848 | $70.38 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.78 | 11.701% | $159.4867 | $159.49 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.67 | 9.274% | $8.3813 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.43 | $720.5622 | $720.56 | $720.65 | $720.60 | |