| 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 | $36.82 | 9.533% | $40.3301 | $40.33 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.59 | 9.860% | $43.4936 | $43.49 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.87 | 5.866% | $11.5076 | $11.51 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.33 | 13.805% | $230.2617 | $230.26 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.36 | 8.254% | $91.3231 | $91.32 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.86 | 9.147% | $241.0621 | $241.06 | $241.05 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.51 | 6.566% | $51.6952 | $51.70 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.34 | $709.6734 | $709.67 | $709.65 | $709.70 | |