| 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 | 9.455% | $40.0058 | $40.01 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.65 | 4.850% | $30.0395 | $30.04 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.75 | 13.425% | $6.5219 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.79 | 3.865% | $171.1591 | $171.16 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.93 | 10.552% | $62.9373 | $62.94 | $62.95 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.67 | 5.252% | $136.4803 | $136.48 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.27 | 5.771% | $29.9015 | $29.90 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $450.61 | $477.0454 | $477.05 | $477.05 | $477.00 | |