| 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 | $42.37 | 6.495% | $45.1219 | $45.12 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.59 | 7.776% | $138.5892 | $138.59 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.58 | 13.204% | $40.278 | $40.28 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.70 | 6.846% | $208.0292 | $208.03 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.34 | 8.552% | $7.9677 | $7.97 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.32 | 8.488% | $94.7317 | $94.73 | $94.75 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.72 | 10.558% | $260.6073 | $260.61 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.62 | $795.3250 | $795.33 | $795.35 | $795.30 | |