| 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 | $39.51 | 10.850% | $43.7968 | $43.80 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.97 | 13.172% | $28.259 | $28.26 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.27 | 9.243% | $60.3786 | $60.38 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.87 | 6.378% | $138.1531 | $138.15 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.40 | 5.775% | $211.9731 | $211.97 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.99 | 5.482% | $122.3486 | $122.35 | $122.35 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.58 | 6.640% | $37.9425 | $37.94 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $601.59 | $642.8517 | $642.85 | $642.85 | $642.90 | |