| 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 | $35.65 | 13.635% | $40.5109 | $40.51 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.71 | 8.503% | $25.7261 | $25.73 | $25.75 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.41 | 10.171% | $77.5714 | $77.57 | $77.55 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.35 | 7.636% | $26.2094 | $26.21 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.59 | 4.614% | $120.9233 | $120.92 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.90 | 7.787% | $108.7571 | $108.76 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.50 | 9.619% | $116.7442 | $116.74 | $116.75 | $116.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $477.11 | $516.4424 | $516.44 | $516.40 | $516.40 | |