| 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 | $41.87 | 5.812% | $44.3035 | $44.30 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.28 | 3.612% | $46.9155 | $46.92 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.84 | 7.678% | $27.824 | $27.82 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.44 | 5.270% | $135.2088 | $135.21 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.90 | 5.154% | $28.2864 | $28.29 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.50 | 10.696% | $175.4532 | $175.45 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.89 | 7.148% | $85.6005 | $85.60 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $506.72 | $543.5919 | $543.59 | $543.55 | $543.60 | |