| 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 | $36.27 | 12.427% | $40.7773 | $40.78 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.56 | 4.550% | $22.541 | $22.54 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.57 | 7.246% | $197.9439 | $197.94 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.29 | 4.124% | $92.9723 | $92.97 | $92.95 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.95 | 10.680% | $109.5179 | $109.52 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.74 | 3.410% | $253.0856 | $253.09 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.48 | 5.162% | $24.692 | $24.69 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.86 | $741.5300 | $741.53 | $741.55 | $741.50 | |