| 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 | $40.35 | 5.795% | $42.6883 | $42.69 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.66 | 10.107% | $22.7481 | $22.75 | $22.75 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.32 | 10.449% | $170.4449 | $170.44 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.48 | 4.751% | $21.453 | $21.45 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.42 | 9.385% | $148.1292 | $148.13 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.31 | 8.555% | $270.6385 | $270.64 | $270.65 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.77 | 9.626% | $182.8233 | $182.82 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.31 | $858.9253 | $858.92 | $858.95 | $858.80 | |