| 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 | $39.93 | 6.301% | $42.446 | $42.45 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.53 | 10.640% | $40.4168 | $40.42 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.69 | 5.143% | $16.4969 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.47 | 11.384% | $163.1441 | $163.14 | $163.15 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.49 | 4.647% | $206.6674 | $206.67 | $206.65 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.80 | 8.503% | $161.4525 | $161.45 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.53 | 10.705% | $72.545 | $72.55 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.44 | $703.1687 | $703.18 | $703.15 | $703.10 | |