| 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 | $39.27 | 7.725% | $42.3036 | $42.30 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.82 | 9.268% | $160.4273 | $160.43 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.78 | 11.653% | $55.5809 | $55.58 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.90 | 4.232% | $126.0165 | $126.02 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.36 | 12.392% | $49.8571 | $49.86 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.27 | 8.835% | $68.8599 | $68.86 | $68.85 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.30 | 6.397% | $41.814 | $41.81 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $503.70 | $544.8593 | $544.86 | $544.85 | $544.90 | |