| 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 | $37.85 | 8.536% | $41.0809 | $41.08 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.33 | 13.121% | $61.4586 | $61.46 | $61.45 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.55 | 8.757% | $88.6913 | $88.69 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.69 | 9.211% | $44.438 | $44.44 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.52 | 11.867% | $138.1781 | $138.18 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.42 | 10.303% | $58.9239 | $58.92 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.49 | 4.264% | $103.7323 | $103.73 | $103.75 | $103.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $490.85 | $536.5031 | $536.50 | $536.55 | $536.50 | |