| 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 | $38.49 | 7.809% | $41.4957 | $41.50 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.30 | 11.326% | $17.0329 | $17.03 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.28 | 9.807% | $92.5453 | $92.55 | $92.55 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.38 | 12.344% | $258.8181 | $258.82 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.40 | 5.111% | $37.2093 | $37.21 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.79 | 8.800% | $9.5635 | $9.56 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.79 | 10.407% | $250.392 | $250.39 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.43 | $707.0568 | $707.06 | $707.05 | $707.00 | |