| 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 | $39.95 | 5.746% | $42.2455 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.93 | 9.849% | $48.2567 | $48.26 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.38 | 3.850% | $71.0126 | $71.01 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.41 | 5.851% | $25.8382 | $25.84 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.73 | 13.540% | $50.7864 | $50.79 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.71 | 8.130% | $160.8001 | $160.80 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.73 | 5.186% | $201.6731 | $201.67 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $561.84 | $600.6126 | $600.62 | $600.60 | $600.60 | |