| 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 | $35.26 | 12.171% | $39.5515 | $39.55 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.40 | 5.677% | $51.1477 | $51.15 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.25 | 3.497% | $31.3078 | $31.31 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.60 | 13.765% | $112.1723 | $112.17 | $112.15 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.55 | 13.514% | $118.6789 | $118.68 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.87 | 11.541% | $134.8196 | $134.82 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.63 | 6.209% | $225.8322 | $225.83 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.56 | $713.5100 | $713.51 | $713.50 | $713.50 | |