| 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 | $40.52 | 5.137% | $42.6015 | $42.60 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.70 | 7.335% | $161.7538 | $161.75 | $161.75 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.76 | 5.848% | $51.6115 | $51.61 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.33 | 4.776% | $110.3606 | $110.36 | $110.35 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.97 | 4.271% | $238.7493 | $238.75 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.42 | 5.216% | $230.8649 | $230.86 | $230.85 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.57 | 3.843% | $81.5894 | $81.59 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.27 | $917.5310 | $917.52 | $917.50 | $917.60 | |