| 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 | $35.67 | 13.679% | $40.5493 | $40.55 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.42 | 12.639% | $98.469 | $98.47 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.70 | 7.236% | $150.8811 | $150.88 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.40 | 7.220% | $184.8473 | $184.85 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.62 | 6.648% | $47.5863 | $47.59 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.90 | 13.145% | $244.2801 | $244.28 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.84 | 10.590% | $11.988 | $11.99 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.55 | $778.6011 | $778.61 | $778.65 | $778.60 | |