| 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 | $38.47 | 4.111% | $40.0515 | $40.05 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.60 | 9.421% | $29.106 | $29.11 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.99 | 10.203% | $258.966 | $258.97 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.68 | 8.684% | $109.4231 | $109.42 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.91 | 11.830% | $78.1804 | $78.18 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.69 | 12.128% | $15.3503 | $15.35 | $15.35 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.41 | 12.688% | $125.5457 | $125.55 | $125.55 | $125.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $595.75 | $656.6230 | $656.63 | $656.60 | $656.70 | |