| 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 | $36.69 | 11.512% | $40.9138 | $40.91 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.25 | 5.681% | $44.6502 | $44.65 | $44.65 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.93 | 9.627% | $61.3144 | $61.31 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.95 | 12.466% | $149.5235 | $149.52 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.39 | 7.500% | $16.5443 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.37 | 4.613% | $120.692 | $120.69 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.74 | 4.572% | $78.1571 | $78.16 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $473.32 | $511.7953 | $511.78 | $511.75 | $511.80 | |