| 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 | $38.42 | 10.760% | $42.554 | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.92 | 9.672% | $187.4514 | $187.45 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.26 | 12.738% | $5.93 | $5.93 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.59 | 4.566% | $145.9637 | $145.96 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.96 | 8.525% | $93.2881 | $93.29 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.43 | 4.686% | $226.5719 | $226.57 | $226.55 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.76 | 10.525% | $14.103 | $14.10 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.34 | $715.8621 | $715.85 | $715.85 | $716.00 | |