| 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 | $40.29 | 5.750% | $42.6067 | $42.61 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.85 | 9.640% | $119.3431 | $119.34 | $119.35 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.77 | 8.511% | $186.3893 | $186.39 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.55 | 6.145% | $203.3207 | $203.32 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.48 | 4.629% | $75.8351 | $75.84 | $75.85 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.51 | 11.686% | $140.1771 | $140.18 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.76 | 3.820% | $173.1302 | $173.13 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.21 | $940.8022 | $940.81 | $940.85 | $940.70 | |