| 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 | $35.92 | 12.739% | $40.4958 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.34 | 8.147% | $143.1217 | $143.12 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.99 | 9.402% | $270.212 | $270.21 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.79 | 7.190% | $94.1021 | $94.10 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.83 | 11.817% | $277.1161 | $277.12 | $277.10 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.91 | 7.374% | $232.9049 | $232.90 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.99 | 8.459% | $97.6023 | $97.60 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.77 | $1,155.5549 | $1,155.55 | $1,155.50 | $1,155.50 | |