| 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 | $36.94 | 11.593% | $41.2225 | $41.22 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.77 | 12.542% | $6.4937 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.94 | 10.475% | $8.7717 | $8.77 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.37 | 12.611% | $136.676 | $136.68 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.77 | 9.803% | $187.5106 | $187.51 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.37 | 9.434% | $95.6125 | $95.61 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.87 | 4.566% | $42.7361 | $42.74 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $471.03 | $519.0231 | $519.02 | $519.00 | $519.00 | |