| 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 | $39.53 | 7.481% | $42.4872 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.35 | 12.794% | $19.5698 | $19.57 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.82 | 12.380% | $22.2737 | $22.27 | $22.25 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.66 | 4.453% | $55.0049 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.78 | 8.130% | $220.3473 | $220.35 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.67 | 7.821% | $250.8671 | $250.87 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.68 | 10.329% | $60.3279 | $60.33 | $60.35 | $60.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $620.49 | $670.8779 | $670.88 | $670.85 | $670.90 | |