| 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 | $39.73 | 5.695% | $41.9926 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.70 | 4.175% | $67.4012 | $67.40 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.54 | 7.864% | $106.2892 | $106.29 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.60 | 9.216% | $144.8204 | $144.82 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.99 | 11.329% | $75.6926 | $75.69 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.34 | 6.776% | $17.4472 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.56 | 9.283% | $44.3252 | $44.33 | $44.35 | $44.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $460.46 | $497.9684 | $497.97 | $498.00 | $497.90 | |