| 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 | $39.84 | 6.575% | $42.4595 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.48 | 5.411% | $63.7526 | $63.75 | $63.75 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.31 | 4.577% | $251.309 | $251.31 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.41 | 4.371% | $165.3341 | $165.33 | $165.35 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.61 | 9.336% | $248.8597 | $248.86 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.70 | 9.105% | $273.5262 | $273.53 | $273.55 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.58 | 4.645% | $17.3501 | $17.35 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.93 | $1,062.5912 | $1,062.59 | $1,062.60 | $1,062.70 | |