| 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 | $40.99 | 4.338% | $42.7681 | $42.77 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.88 | 7.232% | $51.3427 | $51.34 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.42 | 4.865% | $84.3324 | $84.33 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.80 | 10.219% | $72.5241 | $72.52 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.35 | 6.506% | $23.8041 | $23.80 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.97 | 8.757% | $84.7978 | $84.80 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.28 | 10.570% | $128.5708 | $128.57 | $128.55 | $128.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $451.69 | $488.1400 | $488.13 | $488.10 | $488.10 | |