| 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 | $39.79 | 6.680% | $42.448 | $42.45 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.78 | 8.804% | $125.9733 | $125.97 | $125.95 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.40 | 4.665% | $34.9581 | $34.96 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.52 | 7.869% | $53.4167 | $53.42 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.63 | 10.434% | $159.7207 | $159.72 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.33 | 4.318% | $54.5896 | $54.59 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.38 | 13.723% | $186.9379 | $186.94 | $186.95 | $186.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.83 | $658.0443 | $658.05 | $658.00 | $658.00 | |