| 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 | $39.99 | 5.534% | $42.203 | $42.20 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.89 | 9.805% | $36.1149 | $36.11 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.59 | 5.657% | $91.4884 | $91.49 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.39 | 6.353% | $83.3701 | $83.37 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.47 | 11.826% | $16.1812 | $16.18 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.41 | 5.504% | $162.9087 | $162.91 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.61 | 5.720% | $6.9881 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $413.35 | $439.2544 | $439.25 | $439.25 | $439.30 | |