| 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 | $39.92 | 6.455% | $42.4968 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.70 | 11.190% | $60.8209 | $60.82 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.63 | 6.258% | $154.7435 | $154.74 | $154.75 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.93 | 6.308% | $213.6047 | $213.60 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.73 | 11.870% | $8.6476 | $8.65 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.67 | 6.862% | $242.2241 | $242.22 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.48 | 5.171% | $39.4181 | $39.42 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.06 | $761.9557 | $761.95 | $761.90 | $761.80 | |