| 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 | $39.67 | 5.834% | $41.9843 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.32 | 7.808% | $68.264 | $68.26 | $68.25 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.83 | 9.617% | $262.8945 | $262.89 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.87 | 4.193% | $27.9967 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.96 | 10.499% | $62.9402 | $62.94 | $62.95 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.91 | 10.672% | $179.189 | $179.19 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.43 | 6.552% | $179.4655 | $179.47 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.99 | $822.7342 | $822.73 | $822.75 | $822.80 | |