| 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 | $40.46 | 5.163% | $42.5489 | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.78 | 7.544% | $58.9126 | $58.91 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.74 | 4.718% | $17.5298 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.79 | 5.331% | $86.1502 | $86.15 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.92 | 6.296% | $169.9886 | $169.99 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.82 | 8.348% | $182.9131 | $182.91 | $182.90 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.77 | 4.575% | $92.8312 | $92.83 | $92.85 | $92.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $611.28 | $650.8744 | $650.87 | $650.90 | $650.80 | |