| 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 | $38.74 | 4.647% | $40.5402 | $40.54 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.69 | 4.550% | $145.0004 | $145.00 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.78 | 9.681% | $58.9864 | $58.99 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.36 | 4.373% | $56.7372 | $56.74 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.98 | 7.307% | $115.8701 | $115.87 | $115.85 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.87 | 5.245% | $18.8073 | $18.81 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.89 | 9.119% | $83.9016 | $83.90 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $488.31 | $519.8432 | $519.85 | $519.85 | $519.80 | |