| 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 | $56.51 | 5.129% | $59.4084 | $59.41 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.52 | 3.311% | $45.9941 | $45.99 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.65 | 9.187% | $222.3593 | $222.36 | $222.35 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.93 | 3.832% | $9.2722 | $9.27 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.82 | 4.288% | $8.1553 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.74 | 11.604% | $47.6995 | $47.70 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.67 | 4.752% | $17.4622 | $17.46 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $380.84 | $410.3510 | $410.35 | $410.30 | $410.50 | |