| 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 | $40.47 | 3.171% | $41.7533 | $41.75 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.84 | 13.675% | $28.2369 | $28.24 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.93 | 8.814% | $88.0632 | $88.06 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.62 | 12.700% | $125.7957 | $125.80 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.99 | 8.694% | $69.5533 | $69.55 | $69.55 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.66 | 11.730% | $97.9425 | $97.94 | $97.95 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.30 | 4.522% | $68.2529 | $68.25 | $68.25 | $68.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $474.81 | $519.5978 | $519.59 | $519.60 | $519.70 | |