| 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 | $36.75 | 7.433% | $39.4816 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.46 | 10.594% | $46.9582 | $46.96 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.50 | 8.306% | $230.1503 | $230.15 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.92 | 8.297% | $76.8042 | $76.80 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.41 | 12.359% | $6.0786 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.30 | 4.323% | $126.5438 | $126.54 | $126.55 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.54 | 4.726% | $150.3237 | $150.32 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.88 | $676.3404 | $676.33 | $676.35 | $676.40 | |