| 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 | $41.50 | 3.733% | $43.0492 | $43.05 | $43.05 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.59 | 7.497% | $16.7588 | $16.76 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.76 | 11.333% | $16.4328 | $16.43 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.25 | 3.627% | $12.6943 | $12.69 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.69 | 10.613% | $259.5976 | $259.60 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.74 | 11.530% | $258.4596 | $258.46 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.38 | 7.496% | $41.257 | $41.26 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $588.91 | $648.2493 | $648.25 | $648.25 | $648.30 | |