| 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 | $40.42 | 5.862% | $42.7894 | $42.79 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.53 | 3.333% | $189.6471 | $189.65 | $189.65 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.85 | 8.390% | $219.8691 | $219.87 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.62 | 3.175% | $250.3232 | $250.32 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.67 | 6.414% | $135.8588 | $135.86 | $135.85 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.59 | 4.502% | $236.7911 | $236.79 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.44 | 5.256% | $255.1826 | $255.18 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,266.12 | $1,330.4613 | $1,330.46 | $1,330.45 | $1,330.50 | |