| 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 | $40.73 | 5.447% | $42.9486 | $42.95 | $42.95 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.99 | 5.829% | $186.2485 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.42 | 6.405% | $158.9904 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.29 | 12.716% | $12.7256 | $12.73 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.52 | 5.220% | $88.9319 | $88.93 | $88.95 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.72 | 5.412% | $139.9028 | $139.90 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.61 | 6.854% | $187.6463 | $187.65 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.28 | $817.3941 | $817.40 | $817.45 | $817.20 | |