| 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 | $40.87 | 5.386% | $43.0713 | $43.07 | $43.05 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.46 | 12.132% | $13.9716 | $13.97 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.43 | 10.671% | $120.0006 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.72 | 8.412% | $118.9496 | $118.95 | $118.95 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.30 | 7.313% | $176.3153 | $176.32 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.74 | 9.669% | $11.7785 | $11.78 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.98 | 5.782% | $125.8594 | $125.86 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $565.50 | $609.9463 | $609.95 | $609.90 | $610.00 | |