| 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 | $42.89 | 10.575% | $47.4256 | $47.43 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.81 | 5.722% | $18.8291 | $18.83 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.70 | 6.604% | $140.3975 | $140.40 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.46 | 13.494% | $37.9751 | $37.98 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.96 | 5.687% | $140.5214 | $140.52 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.88 | 11.321% | $133.4516 | $133.45 | $133.45 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.53 | 6.119% | $125.7829 | $125.78 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.23 | $644.3832 | $644.39 | $644.45 | $644.40 | |