| 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 | $38.40 | 9.552% | $42.068 | $42.07 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.59 | 7.823% | $135.4149 | $135.41 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.72 | 9.408% | $239.2972 | $239.30 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.74 | 4.776% | $6.0141 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.99 | 6.835% | $236.0947 | $236.09 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.52 | 3.188% | $52.1306 | $52.13 | $52.15 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.51 | 9.248% | $201.5735 | $201.57 | $201.55 | $201.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.47 | $912.5930 | $912.58 | $912.55 | $912.60 | |