| 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 | $38.47 | 6.488% | $40.9659 | $40.97 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.51 | 7.315% | $44.5465 | $44.55 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.68 | 11.443% | $35.3051 | $35.31 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.35 | 10.255% | $126.0766 | $126.08 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.58 | 10.743% | $269.7478 | $269.75 | $269.75 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.82 | 11.425% | $161.3657 | $161.37 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.33 | 5.375% | $43.5515 | $43.55 | $43.55 | $43.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.74 | $721.5591 | $721.58 | $721.55 | $721.60 | |