| 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 | $40.67 | 5.688% | $42.9833 | $42.98 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.95 | 4.640% | $141.2117 | $141.21 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.29 | 6.556% | $15.2269 | $15.23 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.29 | 9.533% | $220.479 | $220.48 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.36 | 7.403% | $35.8296 | $35.83 | $35.85 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.52 | 6.282% | $54.7565 | $54.76 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.45 | 11.685% | $20.6059 | $20.61 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $494.53 | $531.0929 | $531.10 | $531.15 | $531.10 | |