| 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 | $36.68 | 10.406% | $40.4969 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.99 | 13.775% | $73.9424 | $73.94 | $73.95 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.67 | 4.451% | $74.86 | $74.86 | $74.85 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.44 | 8.812% | $201.781 | $201.78 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.83 | 10.122% | $261.9032 | $261.90 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.55 | 13.332% | $248.8204 | $248.82 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.40 | 9.419% | $178.7906 | $178.79 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.56 | $1,080.5945 | $1,080.59 | $1,080.60 | $1,080.60 | |