| 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 | 5.723% | $42.046 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.74 | 5.570% | $13.4496 | $13.45 | $13.45 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.97 | 10.655% | $246.7275 | $246.73 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.44 | 6.479% | $233.6575 | $233.66 | $233.65 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.61 | 3.434% | $243.7008 | $243.70 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.68 | 6.406% | $193.3184 | $193.32 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.49 | 5.595% | $251.8335 | $251.83 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.70 | $1,224.7333 | $1,224.74 | $1,224.75 | $1,224.60 | |