| 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 | $39.66 | 6.490% | $42.2339 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.32 | 3.437% | $154.4521 | $154.45 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.71 | 10.758% | $26.2607 | $26.26 | $26.25 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.27 | 3.638% | $176.4644 | $176.46 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.51 | 12.284% | $176.8585 | $176.86 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.52 | 4.300% | $185.1534 | $185.15 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.50 | 12.267% | $211.6233 | $211.62 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.49 | $973.0463 | $973.03 | $973.00 | $973.20 | |