| 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 | $39.68 | 7.231% | $42.5493 | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.37 | 8.461% | $180.4466 | $180.45 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.83 | 5.788% | $58.0036 | $58.00 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.79 | 10.500% | $142.313 | $142.31 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.77 | 6.418% | $190.2435 | $190.24 | $190.25 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.89 | 11.262% | $126.7163 | $126.72 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.72 | 8.216% | $73.2839 | $73.28 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.05 | $813.5562 | $813.55 | $813.55 | $813.40 | |