| 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 | $35.71 | 11.262% | $39.7317 | $39.73 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.42 | 7.361% | $35.88 | $35.88 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.49 | 6.556% | $25.03 | $25.03 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.53 | 8.714% | $209.3071 | $209.31 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.30 | 5.500% | $55.1765 | $55.18 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.53 | 13.491% | $32.379 | $32.38 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.27 | 3.398% | $142.9684 | $142.97 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $504.25 | $540.4727 | $540.48 | $540.55 | $540.50 | |