| 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 | $40.27 | 5.174% | $42.3536 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.55 | 4.253% | $168.4207 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.46 | 13.302% | $252.0516 | $252.05 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.73 | 11.778% | $69.0006 | $69.00 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.46 | 5.712% | $120.998 | $121.00 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.44 | 3.258% | $6.6498 | $6.65 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.76 | 13.188% | $119.7076 | $119.71 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.67 | $779.1819 | $779.18 | $779.15 | $779.20 | |