| 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 | $37.38 | 11.248% | $41.5845 | $41.58 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.58 | 5.395% | $17.4745 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.96 | 7.326% | $100.8435 | $100.84 | $100.85 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.25 | 4.798% | $20.1736 | $20.17 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.77 | 10.532% | $101.4352 | $101.44 | $101.45 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.81 | 13.535% | $284.7571 | $284.76 | $284.75 | $284.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.35 | 6.232% | $92.7937 | $92.79 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.10 | $659.0621 | $659.05 | $659.05 | $659.10 | |