| 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 | $40.28 | 6.358% | $42.841 | $42.84 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.46 | 12.449% | $85.9785 | $85.98 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.93 | 12.267% | $153.7272 | $153.73 | $153.75 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.42 | 5.170% | $60.3886 | $60.39 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.52 | 10.807% | $252.1081 | $252.11 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.84 | 3.683% | $189.574 | $189.57 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.87 | 5.873% | $160.7893 | $160.79 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.32 | $945.4067 | $945.41 | $945.45 | $945.40 | |