| 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 | $36.87 | 9.835% | $40.4962 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.27 | 7.809% | $72.5231 | $72.52 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.68 | 13.497% | $58.6552 | $58.66 | $58.65 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.67 | 5.517% | $263.4443 | $263.44 | $263.45 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.97 | 9.453% | $44.8429 | $44.84 | $44.85 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.93 | 12.489% | $121.4094 | $121.41 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.96 | 9.145% | $50.163 | $50.16 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $600.35 | $651.5341 | $651.53 | $651.50 | $651.50 | |