| 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 | $36.55 | 13.466% | $41.4718 | $41.47 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.30 | 7.870% | $120.0593 | $120.06 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.43 | 5.412% | $64.7546 | $64.75 | $64.75 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.97 | 7.516% | $42.9741 | $42.97 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.50 | 4.873% | $148.3953 | $148.40 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.68 | 6.847% | $21.0275 | $21.03 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.34 | 5.121% | $261.0575 | $261.06 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.77 | $699.7401 | $699.74 | $699.70 | $699.90 | |