| 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 | $36.53 | 9.539% | $40.0146 | $40.01 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.67 | 9.128% | $25.8306 | $25.83 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.96 | 4.761% | $251.3845 | $251.38 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.57 | 11.860% | $39.7886 | $39.79 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.56 | 3.704% | $178.9516 | $178.95 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.85 | 3.645% | $45.4483 | $45.45 | $45.45 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.34 | 8.526% | $137.1117 | $137.11 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.48 | $718.5299 | $718.52 | $718.55 | $718.50 | |