| 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 | $35.74 | 13.286% | $40.4884 | $40.49 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.96 | 4.836% | $99.5523 | $99.55 | $99.55 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.75 | 12.204% | $276.8634 | $276.86 | $276.85 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.46 | 6.810% | $262.1758 | $262.18 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.79 | 4.138% | $159.1125 | $159.11 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.32 | 8.367% | $235.5032 | $235.50 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.75 | 5.585% | $200.3475 | $200.35 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.77 | $1,274.0431 | $1,274.04 | $1,274.05 | $1,274.10 | |