| 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 | $35.76 | 12.535% | $40.2425 | $40.24 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.98 | 5.347% | $42.1177 | $42.12 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.68 | 12.774% | $37.9823 | $37.98 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.81 | 12.871% | $12.2014 | $12.20 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.97 | 8.569% | $131.3359 | $131.34 | $131.35 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.75 | 7.844% | $60.123 | $60.12 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.72 | 12.315% | $233.3007 | $233.30 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $504.67 | $557.3035 | $557.30 | $557.30 | $557.20 | |