| 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 | $75.56 | 10.497% | $83.4915 | $83.49 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.34 | 5.847% | $38.4648 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.86 | 5.571% | $81.1419 | $81.14 | $81.15 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.40 | 3.721% | $238.9732 | $238.97 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.70 | 6.797% | $189.7783 | $189.78 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.70 | 3.193% | $209.1722 | $209.17 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.95 | 12.300% | $199.8379 | $199.84 | $199.85 | $199.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.51 | $1,040.8598 | $1,040.85 | $1,040.85 | $1,040.90 | |