| 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 | $35.75 | 13.254% | $40.4883 | $40.49 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.38 | 12.641% | $39.8524 | $39.85 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.89 | 7.302% | $64.2632 | $64.26 | $64.25 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.38 | 7.250% | $237.4301 | $237.43 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.84 | 10.577% | $55.1116 | $55.11 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.87 | 7.289% | $175.8145 | $175.81 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.90 | 10.507% | $180.0159 | $180.02 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.01 | $792.9760 | $792.97 | $792.95 | $793.00 | |