| 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 | $40.58 | 4.808% | $42.5311 | $42.53 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.41 | 5.735% | $20.5232 | $20.52 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.52 | 6.562% | $129.4941 | $129.49 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.96 | 10.478% | $52.9852 | $52.99 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.55 | 7.719% | $80.3045 | $80.30 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.76 | 4.869% | $132.9319 | $132.93 | $132.95 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.36 | 11.399% | $81.7223 | $81.72 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $504.14 | $540.4923 | $540.48 | $540.50 | $540.40 | |