| 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 | $39.81 | 6.421% | $42.3662 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.68 | 7.577% | $162.097 | $162.10 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.48 | 8.652% | $145.0287 | $145.03 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.98 | 3.562% | $20.6917 | $20.69 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.86 | 9.207% | $6.3995 | $6.40 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.58 | 6.157% | $79.1719 | $79.17 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.68 | 9.429% | $57.6472 | $57.65 | $57.65 | $57.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $477.07 | $513.4022 | $513.41 | $513.40 | $513.40 | |