| 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 | $39.55 | 7.445% | $42.4945 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.41 | 10.795% | $69.1472 | $69.15 | $69.15 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.71 | 13.352% | $156.097 | $156.10 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.70 | 7.634% | $168.6625 | $168.66 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.47 | 8.533% | $13.5341 | $13.53 | $13.55 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.89 | 6.674% | $60.6868 | $60.69 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.71 | 9.180% | $87.0274 | $87.03 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $545.44 | $597.6495 | $597.65 | $597.70 | $597.60 | |