| 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 | $40.83 | 3.771% | $42.3697 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.25 | 10.787% | $16.895 | $16.90 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.98 | 7.152% | $171.4218 | $171.42 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.66 | 5.335% | $23.8689 | $23.87 | $23.85 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.53 | 13.492% | $148.1411 | $148.14 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.69 | 9.363% | $6.2228 | $6.22 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.51 | 11.777% | $97.8161 | $97.82 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $462.45 | $506.7354 | $506.74 | $506.65 | $506.70 | |