| 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 | $39.33 | 8.240% | $42.5708 | $42.57 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.68 | 6.390% | $198.6089 | $198.61 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.81 | 12.540% | $146.0882 | $146.09 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.51 | 10.668% | $57.0051 | $57.01 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.41 | 12.729% | $176.3194 | $176.32 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.57 | 12.832% | $49.1609 | $49.16 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.99 | 8.734% | $53.2688 | $53.27 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.30 | $723.0221 | $723.03 | $722.95 | $723.10 | |