| 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 | $40.57 | 4.434% | $42.3689 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.38 | 6.390% | $17.4267 | $17.43 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.97 | 6.835% | $262.782 | $262.78 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.35 | 6.347% | $18.4512 | $18.45 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.78 | 4.288% | $83.201 | $83.20 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.75 | 9.378% | $6.2892 | $6.29 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.96 | 3.293% | $87.7577 | $87.76 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $490.76 | $518.2767 | $518.28 | $518.30 | $518.40 | |