| 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 | $35.65 | 13.535% | $40.4752 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.79 | 11.270% | $156.657 | $156.66 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.84 | 10.186% | $247.7422 | $247.74 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.80 | 5.559% | $228.8519 | $228.85 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.91 | 7.531% | $97.7564 | $97.76 | $97.75 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.46 | 5.562% | $19.4867 | $19.49 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.73 | 9.869% | $148.0265 | $148.03 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.18 | $938.9959 | $939.01 | $939.05 | $939.10 | |