| 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 | $37.75 | 7.366% | $40.5307 | $40.53 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.79 | 7.211% | $267.8024 | $267.80 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.29 | 12.345% | $10.4369 | $10.44 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.38 | 11.305% | $237.5026 | $237.50 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.43 | 3.380% | $237.1847 | $237.18 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.72 | 3.708% | $217.4964 | $217.50 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.50 | 6.775% | $47.5149 | $47.51 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.86 | $1,058.4686 | $1,058.46 | $1,058.50 | $1,058.40 | |