| 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 | $34.56 | 13.340% | $39.1703 | $39.17 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.50 | 12.472% | $6.186 | $6.19 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.83 | 6.432% | $39.1989 | $39.20 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.54 | 4.730% | $12.0858 | $12.09 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.76 | 10.197% | $57.038 | $57.04 | $57.05 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.33 | 13.246% | $59.2616 | $59.26 | $59.25 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.27 | 12.365% | $271.103 | $271.10 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $433.79 | $484.0436 | $484.05 | $484.05 | $484.10 | |