| 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 | $38.95 | 11.816% | $43.5523 | $43.55 | $43.55 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.96 | 10.720% | $51.9941 | $51.99 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.92 | 11.115% | $41.0237 | $41.02 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.89 | 11.534% | $18.8381 | $18.84 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.27 | 9.298% | $39.6424 | $39.64 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.92 | 12.261% | $199.7348 | $199.73 | $199.75 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.80 | 3.325% | $106.2181 | $106.22 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $456.71 | $501.0035 | $500.99 | $501.00 | $500.90 | |