| 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 | $40.77 | 4.796% | $42.7253 | $42.73 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.29 | 12.368% | $26.1705 | $26.17 | $26.15 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.92 | 7.328% | $35.3324 | $35.33 | $35.35 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.86 | 4.571% | $17.6307 | $17.63 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.72 | 8.824% | $53.0191 | $53.02 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.65 | 6.385% | $251.7601 | $251.76 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.43 | 4.810% | $75.9139 | $75.91 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $471.64 | $502.5520 | $502.55 | $502.55 | $502.50 | |