| 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 | $36.99 | 13.448% | $41.9644 | $41.96 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.69 | 3.754% | $52.5929 | $52.59 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.67 | 5.227% | $63.8412 | $63.84 | $63.85 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.34 | 9.593% | $74.8959 | $74.90 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.33 | 13.835% | $8.3441 | $8.34 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.46 | 6.774% | $154.2457 | $154.25 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.26 | 6.436% | $103.5197 | $103.52 | $103.50 | $103.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $465.74 | $499.4039 | $499.40 | $499.40 | $499.30 | |