| 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 | $39.40 | 8.719% | $42.8353 | $42.84 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.63 | 9.177% | $172.0957 | $172.10 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.51 | 6.336% | $134.5257 | $134.53 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.39 | 12.107% | $19.4954 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.53 | 6.501% | $33.5798 | $33.58 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.88 | 4.644% | $227.9983 | $228.00 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.45 | 7.233% | $6.9165 | $6.92 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.79 | $637.4467 | $637.47 | $637.50 | $637.40 | |