| 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 | $40.32 | 3.502% | $41.732 | $41.73 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.37 | 7.153% | $177.1989 | $177.20 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.37 | 4.718% | $59.0295 | $59.03 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.51 | 3.441% | $88.4524 | $88.45 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.75 | 10.194% | $77.9623 | $77.96 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.60 | 10.102% | $11.6708 | $11.67 | $11.65 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.85 | 12.490% | $72.9498 | $72.95 | $72.95 | $72.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $493.77 | $528.9957 | $528.99 | $529.00 | $529.00 | |