| 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 | $36.90 | 11.176% | $41.0239 | $41.02 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.71 | 8.786% | $13.8267 | $13.83 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.45 | 7.373% | $40.2112 | $40.21 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.80 | 5.668% | $185.7643 | $185.76 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.55 | 9.502% | $73.9686 | $73.97 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.56 | 7.514% | $16.7292 | $16.73 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.67 | 3.520% | $125.9528 | $125.95 | $125.95 | $126.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $467.64 | $497.4767 | $497.47 | $497.45 | $497.50 | |