| 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 | $36.53 | 11.831% | $40.8519 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.89 | 13.227% | $31.579 | $31.58 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.90 | 7.578% | $246.246 | $246.25 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.68 | 9.508% | $52.2134 | $52.21 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.34 | 3.529% | $139.0809 | $139.08 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.44 | 5.683% | $44.8519 | $44.85 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.58 | 5.119% | $185.6191 | $185.62 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.36 | $740.4422 | $740.44 | $740.45 | $740.50 | |