| 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 | $39.27 | 3.114% | $40.4929 | $40.49 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.99 | 12.116% | $72.8642 | $72.86 | $72.85 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.76 | 8.348% | $27.9104 | $27.91 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.26 | 7.637% | $63.7857 | $63.79 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.93 | 5.626% | $260.8223 | $260.82 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.43 | 4.836% | $257.299 | $257.30 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.94 | 8.701% | $248.8601 | $248.86 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.58 | $972.0346 | $972.03 | $972.00 | $972.10 | |