| 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 | $40.29 | 5.752% | $42.6075 | $42.61 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.51 | 5.184% | $139.3793 | $139.38 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.42 | 10.148% | $274.7311 | $274.73 | $274.75 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.49 | 10.301% | $108.6355 | $108.64 | $108.65 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.27 | 3.265% | $124.1968 | $124.20 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.80 | 9.113% | $18.331 | $18.33 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.92 | 13.535% | $249.6862 | $249.69 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.70 | $957.5674 | $957.58 | $957.65 | $957.50 | |