| 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 | $40.40 | 7.791% | $43.5476 | $43.55 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.32 | 8.306% | $40.4198 | $40.42 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.40 | 13.799% | $105.1503 | $105.15 | $105.15 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.32 | 4.450% | $155.9647 | $155.96 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.47 | 5.751% | $208.8265 | $208.83 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.36 | 9.156% | $5.8508 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.57 | 5.182% | $202.549 | $202.55 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.84 | $762.3087 | $762.31 | $762.30 | $762.30 | |