| 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 | $39.33 | 5.521% | $41.5014 | $41.50 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.70 | 9.335% | $39.0326 | $39.03 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.95 | 9.280% | $185.7214 | $185.72 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.51 | 6.699% | $216.0761 | $216.08 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.35 | 7.601% | $32.6569 | $32.66 | $32.65 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.95 | 9.686% | $117.3092 | $117.31 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.90 | 3.862% | $145.3029 | $145.30 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.69 | $777.6005 | $777.60 | $777.60 | $777.60 | |