| 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 | $40.56 | 4.515% | $42.3913 | $42.39 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.73 | 12.713% | $176.6551 | $176.66 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.76 | 12.613% | $27.883 | $27.88 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.28 | 9.335% | $54.9736 | $54.97 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.93 | 3.713% | $23.7814 | $23.78 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.25 | 6.416% | $149.2484 | $149.25 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.62 | 6.843% | $112.8476 | $112.85 | $112.85 | $112.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.13 | $587.7804 | $587.78 | $587.80 | $587.80 | |