| 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 | $35.50 | 13.374% | $40.2478 | $40.25 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.34 | 4.641% | $209.6378 | $209.64 | $209.65 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.84 | 5.546% | $69.4915 | $69.49 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.37 | 5.198% | $223.409 | $223.41 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.80 | 10.723% | $50.7111 | $50.71 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.28 | 12.525% | $235.4923 | $235.49 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.80 | 4.119% | $153.8879 | $153.89 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.93 | $982.8774 | $982.88 | $982.90 | $982.80 | |