| 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 | $38.40 | 10.104% | $42.2799 | $42.28 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.78 | 4.430% | $84.3586 | $84.36 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.82 | 6.393% | $206.2109 | $206.21 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.75 | 11.613% | $246.3857 | $246.39 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.60 | 7.856% | $98.7961 | $98.80 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.89 | 9.173% | $26.0814 | $26.08 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.32 | 8.209% | $7.9209 | $7.92 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.56 | $712.0335 | $712.04 | $712.05 | $712.10 | |