| 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 | $39.87 | 6.478% | $42.4528 | $42.45 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.54 | 8.330% | $25.5009 | $25.50 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.36 | 3.296% | $44.7891 | $44.79 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.31 | 13.873% | $72.093 | $72.09 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.66 | 9.780% | $34.7563 | $34.76 | $34.75 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.32 | 4.801% | $101.9923 | $101.99 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.77 | 6.865% | $124.7863 | $124.79 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $415.83 | $446.3707 | $446.37 | $446.40 | $446.50 | |