| 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 | $40.50 | 6.775% | $43.2439 | $43.24 | $43.25 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.29 | 3.397% | $7.5376 | $7.54 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.86 | 13.351% | $121.1269 | $121.13 | $121.15 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.85 | 9.577% | $107.2211 | $107.22 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.83 | 5.756% | $158.4542 | $158.45 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.97 | 7.181% | $114.6515 | $114.65 | $114.65 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.82 | 13.369% | $7.7318 | $7.73 | $7.75 | $7.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $516.12 | $559.9670 | $559.96 | $560.00 | $559.90 | |