| 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 | $39.28 | 8.440% | $42.5952 | $42.60 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.56 | 8.737% | $28.8805 | $28.88 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.48 | 9.212% | $188.3689 | $188.37 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.50 | 10.165% | $161.3917 | $161.39 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.88 | 11.281% | $67.7479 | $67.75 | $67.75 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.94 | 12.192% | $122.222 | $122.22 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.49 | 9.424% | $18.044 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $571.13 | $629.2502 | $629.25 | $629.25 | $629.20 | |