| 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 | $40.72 | 4.345% | $42.4893 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.30 | 11.141% | $53.6811 | $53.68 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.66 | 3.125% | $23.3681 | $23.37 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.31 | 13.333% | $186.2175 | $186.22 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.60 | 12.311% | $251.1274 | $251.13 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.75 | 3.477% | $71.1404 | $71.14 | $71.15 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.52 | 10.383% | $139.6566 | $139.66 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.86 | $767.6804 | $767.69 | $767.70 | $767.70 | |