| 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 | $40.65 | 5.400% | $42.8451 | $42.85 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.37 | 5.662% | $19.4101 | $19.41 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.77 | 6.132% | $158.9539 | $158.95 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.85 | 8.256% | $48.5528 | $48.55 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.62 | 3.659% | $100.1553 | $100.16 | $100.15 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.68 | 7.658% | $244.0392 | $244.04 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.68 | 9.477% | $250.352 | $250.35 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.62 | $864.3084 | $864.31 | $864.30 | $864.40 | |