| 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 | $36.77 | 11.404% | $40.9633 | $40.96 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.31 | 5.193% | $52.9226 | $52.92 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.98 | 3.608% | $74.577 | $74.58 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.36 | 10.230% | $78.6601 | $78.66 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.95 | 8.604% | $186.7446 | $186.74 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.46 | 4.710% | $66.449 | $66.45 | $66.45 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.67 | 12.473% | $135.7212 | $135.72 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $586.50 | $636.0378 | $636.03 | $636.00 | $636.00 | |