| 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 | $31.83 | 11.274% | $35.4185 | $35.42 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.49 | 10.105% | $55.592 | $55.59 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.57 | 7.267% | $140.0585 | $140.06 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.96 | 8.104% | $140.492 | $140.49 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.78 | 3.604% | $31.8893 | $31.89 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.33 | 13.556% | $58.2883 | $58.29 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.95 | 3.806% | $122.4392 | $122.44 | $122.45 | $122.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.91 | $584.1778 | $584.18 | $584.20 | $584.20 | |