| 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 | $39.77 | 5.695% | $42.0349 | $42.03 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.60 | 13.323% | $218.2601 | $218.26 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.56 | 7.841% | $151.5813 | $151.58 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.52 | 6.868% | $128.7973 | $128.80 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.85 | 8.351% | $147.1948 | $147.19 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.51 | 5.445% | $5.81 | $5.81 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.50 | 11.582% | $166.8151 | $166.82 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.31 | $860.4935 | $860.49 | $860.50 | $860.50 | |