| 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 | $40.96 | 3.818% | $42.5239 | $42.52 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.37 | 7.214% | $30.4166 | $30.42 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.49 | 13.724% | $116.5557 | $116.56 | $116.55 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.86 | 5.124% | $39.7999 | $39.80 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.98 | 9.283% | $6.5351 | $6.54 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.51 | 5.259% | $145.7942 | $145.79 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.99 | 10.651% | $49.7819 | $49.78 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $399.16 | $431.4073 | $431.41 | $431.40 | $431.40 | |