| 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 | $40.98 | 5.543% | $43.2515 | $43.25 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.33 | 13.628% | $44.6899 | $44.69 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.62 | 7.134% | $122.797 | $122.80 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.78 | 6.366% | $164.6333 | $164.63 | $164.65 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.56 | 4.398% | $100.8067 | $100.81 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.94 | 8.866% | $83.7615 | $83.76 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.64 | 12.703% | $99.8999 | $99.90 | $99.90 | $99.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $611.85 | $659.8398 | $659.84 | $659.85 | $659.90 | |