| 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 | $40.30 | 5.655% | $42.579 | $42.58 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.86 | 7.407% | $244.7376 | $244.74 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.45 | 3.518% | $114.3356 | $114.34 | $114.35 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.86 | 6.196% | $112.4191 | $112.42 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.36 | 3.137% | $162.2964 | $162.30 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.39 | 12.655% | $242.6476 | $242.65 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.99 | 7.478% | $22.5596 | $22.56 | $22.55 | $22.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.21 | $941.5749 | $941.59 | $941.60 | $941.50 | |