| 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 | $40.70 | 5.494% | $42.9361 | $42.94 | $42.95 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.31 | 9.608% | $13.4927 | $13.49 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.25 | 5.700% | $164.0993 | $164.10 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.88 | 11.260% | $126.7029 | $126.70 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.38 | 12.459% | $106.1388 | $106.14 | $106.15 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.26 | 10.720% | $130.9375 | $130.94 | $130.95 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.40 | 5.173% | $15.1449 | $15.14 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.18 | $599.4522 | $599.45 | $599.50 | $599.30 | |