| 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 | 5.494% | $42.0288 | $42.03 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.45 | 12.672% | $172.8952 | $172.90 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.94 | 11.309% | $60.0401 | $60.04 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.87 | 6.610% | $51.0342 | $51.03 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.40 | 8.589% | $18.8945 | $18.89 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.33 | 5.236% | $175.039 | $175.04 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.77 | 8.686% | $143.2155 | $143.22 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $610.60 | $663.1473 | $663.15 | $663.20 | $663.00 | |