| 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 | $35.66 | 13.495% | $40.4723 | $40.47 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.63 | 12.874% | $10.8698 | $10.87 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.92 | 6.530% | $117.0978 | $117.10 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.73 | 4.434% | $18.5161 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.69 | 12.142% | $218.3293 | $218.33 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.99 | 3.200% | $36.1097 | $36.11 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.59 | 9.852% | $172.0172 | $172.02 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.21 | $613.4122 | $613.42 | $613.35 | $613.40 | |