| 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 | $41.42 | 5.777% | $43.8128 | $43.81 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.87 | 8.288% | $13.9367 | $13.94 | $13.95 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.97 | 6.556% | $212.0145 | $212.01 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.26 | 12.800% | $9.3173 | $9.32 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.75 | 6.429% | $39.1127 | $39.11 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.77 | 11.620% | $6.4405 | $6.44 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.74 | 9.546% | $191.4207 | $191.42 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $478.78 | $516.0552 | $516.05 | $516.00 | $515.90 | |