| 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 | $39.69 | 6.497% | $42.2687 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.47 | 8.543% | $13.5353 | $13.54 | $13.55 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.30 | 12.771% | $128.8973 | $128.90 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.87 | 10.569% | $56.2465 | $56.25 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.40 | 6.268% | $65.2486 | $65.25 | $65.25 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.69 | 9.538% | $268.0285 | $268.03 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.34 | 4.580% | $58.9204 | $58.92 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.76 | $633.1453 | $633.16 | $633.15 | $633.00 | |