| 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 | $36.92 | 8.762% | $40.1549 | $40.15 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.51 | 4.716% | $51.8449 | $51.84 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.34 | 13.272% | $63.8174 | $63.82 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.32 | 10.571% | $131.9333 | $131.93 | $131.95 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.41 | 8.423% | $256.3228 | $256.32 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.92 | 6.572% | $51.0693 | $51.07 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.67 | 11.829% | $94.6856 | $94.69 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.09 | $689.8282 | $689.82 | $689.80 | $689.80 | |