| 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 | $40.29 | 5.708% | $42.5898 | $42.59 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.79 | 9.427% | $17.2785 | $17.28 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.65 | 11.796% | $8.5524 | $8.55 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.39 | 13.525% | $254.7387 | $254.74 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.25 | 7.704% | $20.733 | $20.73 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.43 | 9.158% | $225.3349 | $225.33 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.80 | 10.701% | $117.1217 | $117.12 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $619.60 | $686.3490 | $686.34 | $686.40 | $686.30 | |