| 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 | $37.37 | 9.847% | $41.0498 | $41.05 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.85 | 4.770% | $79.468 | $79.47 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.81 | 8.801% | $144.4986 | $144.50 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.67 | 8.394% | $35.4123 | $35.41 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.87 | 7.452% | $239.4783 | $239.48 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.79 | 10.736% | $152.5831 | $152.58 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.93 | 3.170% | $184.6021 | $184.60 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.29 | $877.0922 | $877.09 | $877.10 | $877.10 | |