| 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 | 5.633% | $42.6969 | $42.70 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.43 | 5.858% | $5.7481 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.62 | 7.838% | $192.6202 | $192.62 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.28 | 10.376% | $181.3257 | $181.33 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.48 | 3.143% | $124.2667 | $124.27 | $124.25 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.50 | 8.539% | $89.5447 | $89.54 | $89.55 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.79 | 3.526% | $220.293 | $220.29 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.52 | $856.4953 | $856.50 | $856.50 | $856.40 | |