| 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 | $36.54 | 10.805% | $40.4881 | $40.49 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.59 | 5.542% | $67.1142 | $67.11 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.26 | 9.366% | $34.1878 | $34.19 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.67 | 3.312% | $120.5341 | $120.53 | $120.55 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.55 | 7.533% | $269.4239 | $269.42 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.37 | 12.761% | $107.5402 | $107.54 | $107.55 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.44 | 12.716% | $86.1601 | $86.16 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.42 | $725.4484 | $725.44 | $725.45 | $725.40 | |