| 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 | $35.54 | 11.296% | $39.5546 | $39.55 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.26 | 4.660% | $48.4157 | $48.42 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.25 | 11.283% | $45.9042 | $45.90 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.59 | 3.712% | $220.4813 | $220.48 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.98 | 5.384% | $21.0557 | $21.06 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.75 | 5.581% | $179.2237 | $179.22 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.70 | 12.539% | $187.6025 | $187.60 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.07 | $742.2377 | $742.23 | $742.20 | $742.30 | |