| 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 | $39.39 | 6.510% | $41.9543 | $41.95 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.82 | 12.231% | $73.8704 | $73.87 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.29 | 7.168% | $245.7255 | $245.73 | $245.75 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.28 | 7.579% | $183.1855 | $183.19 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.83 | 12.664% | $64.027 | $64.03 | $64.05 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.66 | 7.168% | $16.7825 | $16.78 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.73 | 13.590% | $62.1678 | $62.17 | $62.15 | $62.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.00 | $687.7130 | $687.72 | $687.75 | $687.80 | |