| 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 | $40.26 | 5.660% | $42.5387 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.82 | 10.675% | $8.6548 | $8.65 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.92 | 9.240% | $10.8366 | $10.84 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.80 | 6.491% | $250.0409 | $250.04 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.72 | 4.692% | $24.8329 | $24.83 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.83 | 12.867% | $205.2261 | $205.23 | $205.25 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.75 | 6.258% | $12.4853 | $12.49 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $510.10 | $554.6153 | $554.62 | $554.70 | $554.50 | |