| 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 | $40.75 | 5.363% | $42.9354 | $42.94 | $42.95 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.55 | 4.738% | $158.7304 | $158.73 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.27 | 6.715% | $126.2118 | $126.21 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.31 | 3.356% | $27.193 | $27.19 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.58 | 3.265% | $136.9087 | $136.91 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.94 | 11.452% | $8.8493 | $8.85 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.71 | 8.333% | $132.9354 | $132.94 | $132.95 | $132.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $600.11 | $633.7640 | $633.77 | $633.80 | $633.60 | |