| 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 | 5.450% | $42.4858 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.57 | 5.443% | $14.3086 | $14.31 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.76 | 8.723% | $51.9261 | $51.93 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.77 | 6.290% | $241.0338 | $241.03 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.31 | 7.441% | $36.863 | $36.86 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.71 | 13.856% | $49.7665 | $49.77 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.30 | 11.788% | $84.1764 | $84.18 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $481.71 | $520.5602 | $520.57 | $520.60 | $520.60 | |