| 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 | $42.33 | 4.516% | $44.2416 | $44.24 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.33 | 5.418% | $53.0569 | $53.06 | $53.05 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.64 | 5.744% | $7.0214 | $7.02 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.47 | 12.263% | $118.4038 | $118.40 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.73 | 12.721% | $31.2575 | $31.26 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.79 | 5.153% | $35.5312 | $35.53 | $35.55 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.33 | 11.394% | $12.6209 | $12.62 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $277.62 | $302.1333 | $302.13 | $302.10 | $302.10 | |