| 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 | $36.72 | 12.340% | $41.2512 | $41.25 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.60 | 4.261% | $91.3326 | $91.33 | $91.35 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.62 | 7.472% | $209.162 | $209.16 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.67 | 8.131% | $15.8628 | $15.86 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.92 | 12.518% | $51.6683 | $51.67 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.32 | 3.524% | $101.7848 | $101.78 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.38 | 10.829% | $66.9186 | $66.92 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.23 | $577.9803 | $577.97 | $577.95 | $578.10 | |