| 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 | $39.75 | 6.473% | $42.323 | $42.32 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.81 | 12.664% | $92.1704 | $92.17 | $92.15 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.41 | 4.464% | $48.4817 | $48.48 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.37 | 6.307% | $144.9709 | $144.97 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.27 | 8.342% | $94.5501 | $94.55 | $94.55 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.73 | 3.639% | $155.1787 | $155.18 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.61 | 11.848% | $255.6957 | $255.70 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.95 | $833.3705 | $833.37 | $833.35 | $833.50 | |