| 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 | $40.46 | 4.333% | $42.2131 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.52 | 4.638% | $17.2862 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.55 | 12.693% | $125.709 | $125.71 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.46 | 10.219% | $91.9888 | $91.99 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.36 | 8.582% | $73.1408 | $73.14 | $73.15 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.34 | 5.626% | $192.5984 | $192.60 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.93 | 3.685% | $55.9173 | $55.92 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.62 | $598.8536 | $598.86 | $598.85 | $598.80 | |