| 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 | $40.37 | 4.529% | $42.1984 | $42.20 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.87 | 13.632% | $54.3956 | $54.40 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.78 | 13.527% | $83.7602 | $83.76 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.37 | 5.315% | $253.1457 | $253.15 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.31 | 8.498% | $56.7553 | $56.76 | $56.75 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.74 | 4.809% | $134.9311 | $134.93 | $134.95 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.31 | 12.224% | $27.2817 | $27.28 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $607.75 | $652.4680 | $652.48 | $652.50 | $652.50 | |