| 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 | $40.70 | 5.300% | $42.8571 | $42.86 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.41 | 8.389% | $81.7361 | $81.74 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.67 | 5.158% | $261.4964 | $261.50 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.80 | 8.332% | $261.9468 | $261.95 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.93 | 12.406% | $171.9025 | $171.90 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.83 | 5.551% | $84.2614 | $84.26 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.69 | 4.640% | $191.1668 | $191.17 | $191.15 | $191.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.03 | $1,095.3671 | $1,095.38 | $1,095.35 | $1,095.40 | |