| 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 | $38.86 | 4.184% | $40.4859 | $40.49 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.63 | 3.622% | $82.5142 | $82.51 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.26 | 6.550% | $201.6565 | $201.66 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.64 | 6.465% | $47.526 | $47.53 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.67 | 8.141% | $228.9021 | $228.90 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.76 | 9.287% | $118.8605 | $118.86 | $118.85 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.40 | 13.277% | $237.202 | $237.20 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.22 | $957.1472 | $957.15 | $957.15 | $957.20 | |