| 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 | $38.60 | 10.576% | $42.6823 | $42.68 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.91 | 7.355% | $17.0802 | $17.08 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.52 | 3.316% | $207.1692 | $207.17 | $207.15 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.56 | 9.578% | $40.0617 | $40.06 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.88 | 6.442% | $256.3975 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.37 | 12.735% | $19.5821 | $19.58 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.43 | 10.389% | $71.1236 | $71.12 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $614.27 | $654.0966 | $654.09 | $654.10 | $654.20 | |