| 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 | $40.30 | 5.795% | $42.6354 | $42.64 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.45 | 8.750% | $187.5394 | $187.54 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.48 | 4.396% | $113.2488 | $113.25 | $113.25 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.54 | 3.484% | $78.1718 | $78.17 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.25 | 4.545% | $256.3966 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.29 | 3.239% | $156.1903 | $156.19 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.63 | 6.835% | $202.5912 | $202.59 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.94 | $1,036.7735 | $1,036.78 | $1,036.80 | $1,036.70 | |