| 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 | $40.98 | 12.272% | $46.0091 | $46.01 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.42 | 8.507% | $98.112 | $98.11 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.55 | 3.407% | $36.7612 | $36.76 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.97 | 8.409% | $171.2537 | $171.25 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.63 | 12.345% | $35.5347 | $35.53 | $35.55 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.67 | 5.756% | $111.7524 | $111.75 | $111.75 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.83 | 5.573% | $220.4681 | $220.47 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.05 | $719.8912 | $719.88 | $719.85 | $720.00 | |