| 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 | $40.77 | 9.771% | $44.7536 | $44.75 | $44.75 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.67 | 9.204% | $6.1919 | $6.19 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.81 | 8.227% | $130.749 | $130.75 | $130.75 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.75 | 11.383% | $96.6248 | $96.62 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.72 | 5.131% | $100.6314 | $100.63 | $100.65 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.32 | 5.103% | $145.3785 | $145.38 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.88 | 10.125% | $256.4591 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.92 | $780.7883 | $780.78 | $780.80 | $780.80 | |