| 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 | $39.95 | 5.762% | $42.2519 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.89 | 6.755% | $72.476 | $72.48 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.78 | 10.705% | $220.0594 | $220.06 | $220.05 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.44 | 13.598% | $198.1604 | $198.16 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.61 | 7.489% | $128.5676 | $128.57 | $128.55 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.51 | 7.277% | $61.695 | $61.70 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.86 | 10.377% | $122.3639 | $122.36 | $122.35 | $122.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.04 | $845.5742 | $845.58 | $845.55 | $845.80 | |