| 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 | $41.99 | 7.745% | $45.2421 | $45.24 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.37 | 5.505% | $41.5373 | $41.54 | $41.55 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.99 | 3.587% | $44.5321 | $44.53 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.30 | 7.173% | $136.4312 | $136.43 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.55 | 9.748% | $105.9617 | $105.96 | $105.95 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.35 | 10.378% | $62.198 | $62.20 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.41 | 5.672% | $67.0066 | $67.01 | $67.00 | $67.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $467.96 | $502.9090 | $502.91 | $502.95 | $502.80 | |