| 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 | $42.57 | 8.659% | $46.2561 | $46.26 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.25 | 6.839% | $50.4814 | $50.48 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.65 | 8.482% | $44.0979 | $44.10 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.74 | 9.307% | $13.9257 | $13.93 | $13.95 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.46 | 12.181% | $134.0114 | $134.01 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.80 | 11.270% | $45.3982 | $45.40 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.48 | 4.715% | $195.2725 | $195.27 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $489.95 | $529.4432 | $529.45 | $529.45 | $529.50 | |