| 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 | $39.78 | 8.125% | $43.0121 | $43.01 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.31 | 11.573% | $120.8447 | $120.84 | $120.85 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.28 | 6.371% | $135.389 | $135.39 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.43 | 12.795% | $15.1484 | $15.15 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.87 | 12.579% | $56.1431 | $56.14 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.83 | 5.393% | $141.0475 | $141.05 | $141.05 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.95 | 3.444% | $39.257 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $510.45 | $550.8418 | $550.84 | $550.85 | $550.70 | |