| 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 | $40.75 | 3.550% | $42.1966 | $42.20 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.28 | 7.749% | $33.7039 | $33.70 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.90 | 3.480% | $36.1145 | $36.11 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.94 | 5.815% | $97.2863 | $97.29 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.35 | 5.348% | $195.2625 | $195.26 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.93 | 9.461% | $92.9652 | $92.97 | $92.95 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.65 | 7.417% | $11.4399 | $11.44 | $11.45 | $11.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $479.80 | $508.9689 | $508.97 | $508.95 | $509.00 | |