| 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 | $36.57 | 11.702% | $40.8494 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.65 | 13.611% | $23.4607 | $23.46 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.49 | 9.298% | $161.2036 | $161.20 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.82 | 3.273% | $30.796 | $30.80 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.92 | 9.474% | $78.7337 | $78.73 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.89 | 8.490% | $150.6818 | $150.68 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.79 | 3.565% | $34.9946 | $34.99 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $479.13 | $520.7198 | $520.71 | $520.75 | $520.70 | |