| 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 | $39.69 | 5.808% | $41.9952 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.59 | 12.395% | $189.4867 | $189.49 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.46 | 13.323% | $23.1859 | $23.19 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.93 | 10.366% | $227.2767 | $227.28 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.78 | 3.492% | $8.0517 | $8.05 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.67 | 12.234% | $57.9913 | $57.99 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.41 | 5.775% | $7.8379 | $7.84 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $501.53 | $555.8254 | $555.84 | $555.90 | $555.90 | |