| 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 | $40.95 | 13.536% | $46.493 | $46.49 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.28 | 10.171% | $140.2256 | $140.23 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.58 | 5.418% | $77.5666 | $77.57 | $77.55 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.75 | 5.865% | $250.6354 | $250.64 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.68 | 9.424% | $210.8382 | $210.84 | $210.85 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.48 | 12.381% | $75.8347 | $75.83 | $75.85 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.66 | 11.391% | $156.6826 | $156.68 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.38 | $958.2761 | $958.28 | $958.35 | $958.20 | |