| 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 | $39.71 | 5.350% | $41.8345 | $41.83 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.38 | 4.634% | $129.0974 | $129.10 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.27 | 10.299% | $40.0054 | $40.01 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.55 | 11.161% | $195.1431 | $195.14 | $195.15 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.81 | 5.756% | $35.7561 | $35.76 | $35.75 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.60 | 4.571% | $50.8215 | $50.82 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.46 | 13.815% | $97.2663 | $97.27 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.78 | $589.9243 | $589.93 | $589.90 | $589.90 | |