| 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 | $40.50 | 5.345% | $42.6647 | $42.66 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.49 | 10.124% | $171.2318 | $171.23 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.79 | 10.572% | $57.2652 | $57.27 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.72 | 12.119% | $6.4132 | $6.41 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.43 | 10.873% | $83.6315 | $83.63 | $83.65 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.45 | 5.386% | $68.9751 | $68.98 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.99 | 4.309% | $33.3684 | $33.37 | $33.35 | $33.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $426.37 | $463.5499 | $463.55 | $463.55 | $463.60 | |