| 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 | $40.57 | 5.840% | $42.9393 | $42.94 | $42.95 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.69 | 10.477% | $174.2112 | $174.21 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.86 | 11.317% | $85.5582 | $85.56 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.90 | 10.161% | $21.922 | $21.92 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.41 | 11.196% | $83.8529 | $83.85 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.92 | 12.298% | $257.0726 | $257.07 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.67 | 10.387% | $74.6989 | $74.70 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.02 | $740.2551 | $740.25 | $740.20 | $740.30 | |