| 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 | $35.96 | 12.621% | $40.4985 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.73 | 9.832% | $20.5715 | $20.57 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.76 | 3.377% | $257.1606 | $257.16 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.90 | 4.636% | $9.3126 | $9.31 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.41 | 12.249% | $96.9944 | $96.99 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.64 | 13.613% | $182.5079 | $182.51 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.46 | 13.587% | $87.9845 | $87.98 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.86 | $695.0300 | $695.02 | $695.00 | $695.10 | |