| 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 | $40.29 | 4.269% | $42.01 | $42.01 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.35 | 5.744% | $57.4719 | $57.47 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.95 | 9.735% | $160.1582 | $160.16 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.79 | 10.616% | $61.7127 | $61.71 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.80 | 8.674% | $121.4975 | $121.50 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.51 | 10.208% | $22.6037 | $22.60 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.29 | 12.259% | $117.0749 | $117.07 | $117.05 | $117.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $532.98 | $582.5289 | $582.52 | $582.45 | $582.60 | |