| 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 | $39.78 | 6.269% | $42.2738 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.34 | 6.606% | $25.9479 | $25.95 | $25.95 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.36 | 11.667% | $201.4026 | $201.40 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.48 | 10.773% | $121.2743 | $121.27 | $121.25 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.77 | 5.189% | $36.5742 | $36.57 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.87 | 7.439% | $251.2676 | $251.27 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.89 | 13.429% | $33.9039 | $33.90 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.49 | $712.6443 | $712.63 | $712.55 | $712.70 | |