| 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 | $39.77 | 6.848% | $42.4934 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.95 | 12.677% | $6.7043 | $6.70 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.39 | 3.312% | $21.0653 | $21.07 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.53 | 7.110% | $45.5539 | $45.55 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.49 | 10.475% | $148.5778 | $148.58 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.53 | 7.111% | $6.9943 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.42 | 9.752% | $200.2096 | $200.21 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $432.08 | $471.5986 | $471.59 | $471.60 | $471.70 | |