| 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 | $40.45 | 7.513% | $43.489 | $43.49 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.98 | 10.144% | $261.0193 | $261.02 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.34 | 11.594% | $40.5533 | $40.55 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.74 | 3.595% | $35.9889 | $35.99 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.68 | 4.169% | $188.2125 | $188.21 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.62 | 12.583% | $6.3272 | $6.33 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.75 | 9.576% | $224.3569 | $224.36 | $224.35 | $224.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.56 | $799.9471 | $799.95 | $799.95 | $800.00 | |