| 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 | $38.75 | 9.437% | $42.4068 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.83 | 5.762% | $49.5283 | $49.53 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.76 | 6.731% | $56.3113 | $56.31 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.36 | 5.682% | $131.4261 | $131.43 | $131.45 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.54 | 8.398% | $6.0052 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.33 | 8.232% | $23.0859 | $23.09 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.41 | 7.684% | $171.6591 | $171.66 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $448.98 | $480.4227 | $480.44 | $480.45 | $480.40 | |