| 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 | $42.87 | 5.116% | $45.0632 | $45.06 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.55 | 4.214% | $120.4193 | $120.42 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.39 | 12.179% | $68.8667 | $68.87 | $68.85 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.78 | 10.728% | $75.0514 | $75.05 | $75.05 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.93 | 7.207% | $81.4023 | $81.40 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.78 | 7.718% | $52.5448 | $52.54 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.72 | 3.655% | $86.78 | $86.78 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $496.02 | $530.1277 | $530.12 | $530.10 | $530.20 | |