| 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 | $35.76 | 13.182% | $40.4739 | $40.47 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.49 | 6.230% | $30.2649 | $30.26 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.95 | 3.826% | $212.7914 | $212.79 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.50 | 4.756% | $254.0333 | $254.03 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.69 | 6.145% | $87.7713 | $87.77 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.50 | 3.429% | $51.1974 | $51.20 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.72 | 12.744% | $116.9381 | $116.94 | $116.95 | $116.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.61 | $793.4703 | $793.46 | $793.45 | $793.50 | |