| 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 | $35.96 | 9.469% | $39.3651 | $39.37 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.77 | 3.437% | $10.1058 | $10.11 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.55 | 12.812% | $42.3609 | $42.36 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.56 | 8.320% | $73.181 | $73.18 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.96 | 8.685% | $42.3437 | $42.34 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.49 | 10.472% | $57.9868 | $57.99 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.72 | 12.743% | $6.4489 | $6.45 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $248.01 | $271.7922 | $271.80 | $271.80 | $271.80 | |