| 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 | 5.139% | $42.0451 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.71 | 8.143% | $218.1352 | $218.14 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.95 | 11.614% | $28.9638 | $28.96 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.58 | 8.518% | $187.2804 | $187.28 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.91 | 5.607% | $26.3067 | $26.31 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.43 | 11.677% | $185.864 | $185.86 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.95 | 11.251% | $45.5573 | $45.56 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $672.52 | $734.1525 | $734.16 | $734.15 | $734.20 | |