| 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 | $38.72 | 10.744% | $42.8801 | $42.88 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.42 | 3.474% | $41.8242 | $41.82 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.27 | 8.722% | $124.2366 | $124.24 | $124.25 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.99 | 8.330% | $14.0721 | $14.07 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.76 | 11.698% | $18.7206 | $18.72 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.63 | 10.807% | $192.3942 | $192.39 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.81 | 7.326% | $97.4627 | $97.46 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $487.60 | $531.5905 | $531.58 | $531.55 | $531.60 | |