| 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 | $39.37 | 7.182% | $42.1976 | $42.20 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.36 | 13.545% | $77.6194 | $77.62 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.66 | 12.552% | $58.1444 | $58.14 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.42 | 12.273% | $157.6537 | $157.65 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.45 | 9.572% | $161.5639 | $161.56 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.54 | 8.430% | $175.1578 | $175.16 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.79 | 6.356% | $15.7301 | $15.73 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $623.59 | $688.0669 | $688.06 | $688.05 | $688.10 | |