| 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 | $39.47 | 8.314% | $42.7515 | $42.75 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.35 | 12.614% | $12.7817 | $12.78 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.69 | 12.751% | $49.2609 | $49.26 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.78 | 11.775% | $117.1178 | $117.12 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.73 | 8.193% | $77.6068 | $77.61 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.32 | 13.657% | $92.4259 | $92.43 | $92.45 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.84 | 3.605% | $179.0709 | $179.07 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $525.18 | $571.0155 | $571.02 | $571.00 | $571.10 | |