| 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 | $35.42 | 7.292% | $38.0028 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.56 | 10.795% | $48.2623 | $48.26 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.84 | 4.114% | $12.3271 | $12.33 | $12.35 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.69 | 5.851% | $113.9909 | $113.99 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.42 | 9.783% | $47.6678 | $47.67 | $47.65 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.83 | 5.839% | $6.1704 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.70 | 7.437% | $243.5597 | $243.56 | $243.55 | $243.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $474.46 | $509.9810 | $509.98 | $509.95 | $510.10 | |