| 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 | $35.62 | 12.810% | $40.1829 | $40.18 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.42 | 3.344% | $71.7414 | $71.74 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.75 | 11.768% | $18.7211 | $18.72 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.66 | 10.611% | $44.9744 | $44.97 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.53 | 12.798% | $281.4648 | $281.46 | $281.45 | $281.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.33 | 12.820% | $24.0645 | $24.06 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.92 | 6.718% | $248.5676 | $248.57 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.23 | $729.7167 | $729.70 | $729.65 | $729.80 | |