| 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 | $39.89 | 5.868% | $42.2307 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.90 | 3.423% | $176.7499 | $176.75 | $176.75 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.35 | 5.695% | $228.6711 | $228.67 | $228.65 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.72 | 6.872% | $50.9993 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.87 | 7.325% | $23.472 | $23.47 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.44 | 3.706% | $214.0907 | $214.09 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.46 | 13.652% | $7.3419 | $7.34 | $7.35 | $7.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.63 | $743.5556 | $743.55 | $743.55 | $743.50 | |