| 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 | $40.73 | 3.598% | $42.1955 | $42.20 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.50 | 7.471% | $41.3763 | $41.38 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.42 | 11.381% | $7.1507 | $7.15 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.93 | 6.300% | $221.0296 | $221.03 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.76 | 5.602% | $261.6395 | $261.64 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.87 | 11.222% | $109.9652 | $109.97 | $109.95 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.83 | 9.862% | $29.476 | $29.48 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.04 | $712.8328 | $712.85 | $712.90 | $712.90 | |