| 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 | $40.31 | 5.625% | $42.5774 | $42.58 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.46 | 12.758% | $218.1416 | $218.14 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.67 | 11.153% | $117.4554 | $117.46 | $117.45 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.62 | 10.871% | $202.4726 | $202.47 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.50 | 6.645% | $92.2479 | $92.25 | $92.25 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.65 | 8.501% | $6.1303 | $6.13 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.37 | 4.498% | $234.4622 | $234.46 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.58 | $913.4874 | $913.49 | $913.50 | $913.50 | |