| 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 | $40.42 | 5.278% | $42.5534 | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.69 | 8.414% | $20.2626 | $20.26 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.92 | 11.110% | $273.2417 | $273.24 | $273.25 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.36 | 8.687% | $26.4762 | $26.48 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.91 | 6.491% | $39.3058 | $39.31 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.51 | 5.855% | $116.9804 | $116.98 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.30 | 12.565% | $102.7718 | $102.77 | $102.75 | $102.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $568.11 | $621.5919 | $621.59 | $621.60 | $621.70 | |