| 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 | $35.92 | 12.662% | $40.4682 | $40.47 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.34 | 12.394% | $47.5876 | $47.59 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.78 | 3.847% | $250.0428 | $250.04 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.42 | 8.391% | $127.2727 | $127.27 | $127.25 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.62 | 13.588% | $13.1989 | $13.20 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.75 | 9.249% | $129.7332 | $129.73 | $129.75 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.51 | 4.584% | $229.5723 | $229.57 | $229.55 | $229.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.34 | $837.8757 | $837.87 | $837.85 | $837.90 | |