| 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 | $36.28 | 8.820% | $39.4799 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.76 | 9.658% | $24.9582 | $24.96 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.57 | 12.630% | $28.7995 | $28.80 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.92 | 4.308% | $11.3904 | $11.39 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.81 | 7.622% | $154.7712 | $154.77 | $154.75 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.84 | 8.352% | $249.0362 | $249.04 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.51 | 10.669% | $32.6584 | $32.66 | $32.65 | $32.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.69 | $541.0938 | $541.10 | $541.10 | $541.20 | |