| 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 | $39.34 | 8.849% | $42.8212 | $42.82 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.31 | 8.769% | $168.9291 | $168.93 | $168.95 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.56 | 5.625% | $84.0353 | $84.04 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.82 | 8.553% | $44.3113 | $44.31 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.44 | 6.183% | $131.0723 | $131.07 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.82 | 8.194% | $74.4591 | $74.46 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.33 | 7.662% | $28.3474 | $28.35 | $28.35 | $28.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $533.62 | $573.9757 | $573.98 | $573.95 | $573.90 | |