| 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 | $36.60 | 10.595% | $40.4778 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.40 | 8.576% | $49.2935 | $49.29 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.28 | 10.633% | $181.7479 | $181.75 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.54 | 12.589% | $139.0925 | $139.09 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.31 | 5.786% | $66.9731 | $66.97 | $66.95 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.73 | 13.417% | $143.7334 | $143.73 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.40 | 3.458% | $55.2466 | $55.25 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $613.26 | $676.5648 | $676.56 | $676.60 | $676.50 | |