| 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 | $37.83 | 7.180% | $40.5462 | $40.55 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.28 | 12.700% | $51.0306 | $51.03 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.31 | 10.212% | $272.5653 | $272.57 | $272.55 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.99 | 3.333% | $125.0226 | $125.02 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.32 | 4.467% | $56.7465 | $56.75 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.40 | 7.374% | $73.4438 | $73.44 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.44 | 5.746% | $225.7043 | $225.70 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.57 | $845.0593 | $845.06 | $845.05 | $844.90 | |