| 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 | $39.99 | 6.349% | $42.529 | $42.53 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.94 | 9.810% | $25.1904 | $25.19 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.44 | 9.132% | $166.3608 | $166.36 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.53 | 7.450% | $139.18 | $139.18 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.81 | 3.138% | $128.7265 | $128.73 | $128.75 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.64 | 11.585% | $211.6098 | $211.61 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.31 | 10.775% | $169.8292 | $169.83 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.66 | $883.4257 | $883.43 | $883.50 | $883.40 | |