| 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 | $36.59 | 10.746% | $40.522 | $40.52 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.32 | 6.250% | $148.0275 | $148.03 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.88 | 10.451% | $19.7486 | $19.75 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.87 | 6.863% | $39.4004 | $39.40 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.63 | 10.664% | $192.1459 | $192.15 | $192.15 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.92 | 13.596% | $143.0401 | $143.04 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.27 | 7.618% | $261.8023 | $261.80 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.48 | $844.6868 | $844.69 | $844.70 | $844.50 | |