| 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 | $40.54 | 7.303% | $43.5006 | $43.50 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.38 | 12.646% | $28.5896 | $28.59 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.43 | 3.132% | $202.5822 | $202.58 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.87 | 7.424% | $171.7387 | $171.74 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.79 | 11.111% | $10.8778 | $10.88 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.75 | 3.393% | $57.6416 | $57.64 | $57.65 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.87 | 7.281% | $30.972 | $30.97 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $516.63 | $545.9025 | $545.90 | $545.95 | $545.90 | |