| 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 | $34.52 | 13.867% | $39.3069 | $39.31 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.30 | 10.675% | $43.4953 | $43.50 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.59 | 10.642% | $27.2069 | $27.21 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.60 | 4.799% | $84.468 | $84.47 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.96 | 8.125% | $165.388 | $165.39 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.45 | 8.433% | $241.2092 | $241.21 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.61 | 10.870% | $55.0026 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $604.03 | $656.0769 | $656.09 | $656.05 | $656.10 | |