| 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 | $36.70 | 10.336% | $40.4933 | $40.49 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.78 | 12.221% | $97.3854 | $97.39 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.67 | 7.258% | $134.7911 | $134.79 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.56 | 4.339% | $184.2209 | $184.22 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.60 | 8.402% | $28.8349 | $28.83 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.78 | 5.652% | $50.4805 | $50.48 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.72 | 12.574% | $160.6656 | $160.67 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.81 | $696.8717 | $696.87 | $696.90 | $696.90 | |