| 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 | $39.73 | 5.745% | $42.0125 | $42.01 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.78 | 8.371% | $14.9335 | $14.93 | $14.95 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.78 | 8.675% | $69.3129 | $69.31 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.77 | 4.122% | $52.8627 | $52.86 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.56 | 12.182% | $262.0123 | $262.01 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.94 | 12.549% | $163.1285 | $163.13 | $163.15 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.38 | 5.592% | $77.4834 | $77.48 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $619.94 | $681.7458 | $681.73 | $681.75 | $681.70 | |