| 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 | $37.75 | 7.143% | $40.4465 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.25 | 5.534% | $24.5367 | $24.54 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.66 | 12.466% | $19.8615 | $19.86 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.98 | 11.615% | $39.0429 | $39.04 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.51 | 13.795% | $68.8574 | $68.86 | $68.85 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.38 | 12.205% | $80.0919 | $80.09 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.35 | 9.713% | $12.4524 | $12.45 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $256.88 | $285.2893 | $285.29 | $285.30 | $285.30 | |