| 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 | $39.95 | 5.849% | $42.2867 | $42.29 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.88 | 11.760% | $131.7427 | $131.74 | $131.75 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.51 | 8.592% | $26.6159 | $26.62 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.25 | 6.210% | $179.7604 | $179.76 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.52 | 4.763% | $185.9753 | $185.98 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.93 | 10.106% | $6.5293 | $6.53 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.65 | 8.508% | $12.6412 | $12.64 | $12.65 | $12.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.69 | $585.5515 | $585.56 | $585.60 | $585.50 | |