| 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 | $35.85 | 11.173% | $39.8555 | $39.86 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.51 | 6.265% | $62.1757 | $62.18 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.26 | 13.607% | $105.9499 | $105.95 | $105.95 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.78 | 7.837% | $43.9759 | $43.98 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.65 | 11.768% | $207.4973 | $207.50 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.42 | 5.717% | $22.6446 | $22.64 | $22.65 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.99 | 4.788% | $41.9047 | $41.90 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $475.46 | $524.0036 | $524.01 | $524.05 | $524.00 | |