| 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 | $40.53 | 5.193% | $42.6347 | $42.63 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.78 | 9.461% | $62.152 | $62.15 | $62.15 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.42 | 10.546% | $264.6692 | $264.67 | $264.65 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.87 | 13.275% | $145.9775 | $145.98 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.73 | 7.427% | $167.2961 | $167.30 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.68 | 5.429% | $69.2458 | $69.25 | $69.25 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.80 | 3.134% | $184.4036 | $184.40 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.81 | $936.3789 | $936.38 | $936.40 | $936.40 | |