| 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 | $36.56 | 10.717% | $40.4781 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.47 | 3.318% | $31.481 | $31.48 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.69 | 11.262% | $185.4626 | $185.46 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.55 | 12.333% | $274.7104 | $274.71 | $274.70 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.80 | 9.781% | $115.0505 | $115.05 | $115.05 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.57 | 7.346% | $16.7138 | $16.71 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.36 | 7.874% | $179.4592 | $179.46 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.00 | $843.3556 | $843.35 | $843.35 | $843.50 | |