| 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 | $36.28 | 11.606% | $40.4907 | $40.49 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.64 | 3.220% | $25.4334 | $25.43 | $25.45 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.56 | 4.185% | $94.3499 | $94.35 | $94.35 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.42 | 9.401% | $170.031 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.37 | 9.733% | $129.891 | $129.89 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.36 | 8.435% | $77.3792 | $77.38 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.57 | 4.146% | $193.2637 | $193.26 | $193.25 | $193.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.20 | $730.8389 | $730.83 | $730.90 | $730.80 | |