| 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 | $36.45 | 12.429% | $40.9804 | $40.98 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.96 | 9.193% | $19.6111 | $19.61 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.70 | 8.655% | $185.4741 | $185.47 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.27 | 3.364% | $24.0528 | $24.05 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.53 | 13.827% | $284.0325 | $284.03 | $284.05 | $284.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.66 | 7.552% | $178.1706 | $178.17 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.45 | 3.126% | $210.8411 | $210.84 | $210.85 | $210.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.02 | $943.1626 | $943.15 | $943.15 | $943.20 | |