| 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 | $39.86 | 5.735% | $42.146 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.55 | 4.859% | $7.9169 | $7.92 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.65 | 10.810% | $206.8269 | $206.83 | $206.85 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.52 | 7.409% | $251.8956 | $251.90 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.37 | 9.410% | $46.357 | $46.36 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.92 | 13.153% | $204.7164 | $204.72 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.48 | 3.483% | $48.0989 | $48.10 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.35 | $807.9577 | $807.98 | $807.95 | $807.90 | |