| 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 | $40.36 | 5.462% | $42.5645 | $42.56 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.91 | 12.783% | $60.8013 | $60.80 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.88 | 5.701% | $30.5264 | $30.53 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.82 | 5.469% | $89.4588 | $89.46 | $89.45 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.89 | 11.160% | $175.5105 | $175.51 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.49 | 12.816% | $212.6469 | $212.65 | $212.65 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.51 | 13.275% | $197.6762 | $197.68 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.86 | $809.1846 | $809.19 | $809.20 | $809.20 | |