| 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 | $40.25 | 5.359% | $42.407 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.32 | 6.775% | $7.8159 | $7.82 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.57 | 3.146% | $56.2868 | $56.29 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.57 | 5.486% | $149.3365 | $149.34 | $149.35 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.53 | 13.366% | $19.8731 | $19.87 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.54 | 12.550% | $56.8828 | $56.88 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.51 | 13.409% | $252.3464 | $252.35 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $534.29 | $584.9485 | $584.96 | $584.95 | $584.90 | |