| 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 | $38.99 | 9.675% | $42.7623 | $42.76 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.39 | 6.615% | $177.3967 | $177.40 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.88 | 10.728% | $164.8518 | $164.85 | $164.85 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.96 | 6.841% | $167.6976 | $167.70 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.57 | 8.872% | $173.7271 | $173.73 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.55 | 4.504% | $57.0069 | $57.01 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.84 | 8.713% | $46.5726 | $46.57 | $46.55 | $46.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.18 | $830.0150 | $830.02 | $830.00 | $830.10 | |