| 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 | $39.74 | 6.856% | $42.4646 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.27 | 5.696% | $125.0067 | $125.01 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.48 | 3.344% | $154.4786 | $154.48 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.61 | 5.850% | $6.9967 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.30 | 9.715% | $22.2721 | $22.27 | $22.25 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.40 | 5.637% | $186.3437 | $186.34 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.52 | 3.453% | $33.6429 | $33.64 | $33.65 | $33.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $543.32 | $571.2053 | $571.20 | $571.20 | $571.20 | |