| 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 | $41.79 | 4.850% | $43.8168 | $43.82 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.78 | 11.375% | $74.3762 | $74.38 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.83 | 4.690% | $50.0732 | $50.07 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.32 | 5.484% | $24.5989 | $24.60 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.65 | 6.865% | $15.6557 | $15.66 | $15.65 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.77 | 10.553% | $142.3591 | $142.36 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.64 | 12.105% | $277.6168 | $277.62 | $277.60 | $277.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.78 | $628.4967 | $628.51 | $628.45 | $628.60 | |