| 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 | $38.73 | 4.558% | $40.4953 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.44 | 12.582% | $14.0052 | $14.01 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.87 | 8.205% | $157.8386 | $157.84 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.47 | 12.677% | $82.7838 | $82.78 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.87 | 12.331% | $88.5955 | $88.60 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.44 | 10.232% | $197.8003 | $197.80 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.80 | 7.207% | $24.4432 | $24.44 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.62 | $605.9619 | $605.97 | $606.00 | $605.90 | |