| 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 | $37.39 | 8.205% | $40.4578 | $40.46 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.53 | 12.358% | $47.7859 | $47.79 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.71 | 6.517% | $211.6599 | $211.66 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.48 | 5.700% | $105.1504 | $105.15 | $105.15 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.90 | 4.739% | $74.26 | $74.26 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.97 | 5.433% | $9.4573 | $9.46 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.87 | 13.547% | $254.1977 | $254.20 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.85 | $742.9690 | $742.98 | $742.95 | $743.20 | |