| 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 | $38.40 | 8.762% | $41.7646 | $41.76 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.29 | 12.770% | $10.4763 | $10.48 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.40 | 10.698% | $34.7592 | $34.76 | $34.75 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.62 | 12.510% | $124.4586 | $124.46 | $124.45 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.37 | 11.423% | $216.5729 | $216.57 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.97 | 4.272% | $65.6601 | $65.66 | $65.65 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.70 | 13.719% | $48.558 | $48.56 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $489.75 | $542.2497 | $542.25 | $542.20 | $542.50 | |