| 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 | $49.60 | 5.590% | $52.3726 | $52.37 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.28 | 4.123% | $44.0232 | $44.02 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.91 | 3.384% | $57.802 | $57.80 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.46 | 8.549% | $185.0326 | $185.03 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.25 | 6.711% | $44.0183 | $44.02 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.68 | 10.594% | $62.6847 | $62.68 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.27 | 3.428% | $126.4614 | $126.46 | $126.45 | $126.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.45 | $572.3948 | $572.38 | $572.35 | $572.40 | |