| 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 | $40.53 | 5.295% | $42.6761 | $42.68 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.35 | 7.273% | $145.194 | $145.19 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.87 | 6.417% | $143.5246 | $143.52 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.59 | 10.795% | $236.647 | $236.65 | $236.65 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.85 | 13.464% | $157.5448 | $157.54 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.66 | 9.125% | $190.5977 | $190.60 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.62 | 10.504% | $61.4623 | $61.46 | $61.45 | $61.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.47 | $977.6465 | $977.64 | $977.65 | $977.60 | |