| 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 | $34.80 | 13.104% | $39.3602 | $39.36 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.80 | 6.197% | $13.5932 | $13.59 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.36 | 4.221% | $41.0214 | $41.02 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.80 | 11.629% | $38.8469 | $38.85 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.61 | 9.380% | $246.7722 | $246.77 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.42 | 7.659% | $141.4855 | $141.49 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.85 | 4.707% | $62.6671 | $62.67 | $62.65 | $62.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.64 | $583.7465 | $583.75 | $583.70 | $583.80 | |