| 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 | $39.80 | 5.400% | $41.9492 | $41.95 | $41.95 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.52 | 5.576% | $104.0135 | $104.01 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.60 | 3.667% | $117.7657 | $117.77 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.64 | 4.116% | $97.4942 | $97.49 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.38 | 5.317% | $30.9421 | $30.94 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.89 | 11.851% | $89.3578 | $89.36 | $89.35 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.57 | 3.740% | $100.1817 | $100.18 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.40 | $581.7042 | $581.70 | $581.70 | $581.70 | |