| 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 | $40.48 | 5.734% | $42.8011 | $42.80 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.81 | 8.194% | $41.9901 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.69 | 4.296% | $207.2257 | $207.23 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.72 | 12.622% | $13.1993 | $13.20 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.89 | 6.209% | $80.602 | $80.60 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.97 | 8.823% | $23.9084 | $23.91 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.28 | 4.622% | $23.3098 | $23.31 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $409.84 | $433.0364 | $433.04 | $433.05 | $433.00 | |