| 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 | $40.35 | 5.631% | $42.6221 | $42.62 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.94 | 6.622% | $73.5052 | $73.51 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.69 | 9.364% | $223.8572 | $223.86 | $223.85 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.29 | 13.262% | $68.2857 | $68.29 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.62 | 6.368% | $85.7539 | $85.75 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.69 | 6.550% | $168.0187 | $168.02 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.43 | 8.431% | $22.1525 | $22.15 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.01 | $684.1953 | $684.20 | $684.15 | $684.30 | |