| 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 | $40.33 | 3.550% | $41.7617 | $41.76 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.57 | 10.305% | $9.4531 | $9.45 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.49 | 11.246% | $87.317 | $87.32 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.26 | 5.533% | $92.0881 | $92.09 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.68 | 13.306% | $238.7131 | $238.71 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.58 | 10.764% | $22.7952 | $22.80 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.49 | 4.817% | $84.3672 | $84.37 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $526.40 | $576.4954 | $576.50 | $576.45 | $576.60 | |