| 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 | $35.95 | 11.303% | $40.0134 | $40.01 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.63 | 7.379% | $56.5136 | $56.51 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.28 | 13.467% | $203.4236 | $203.42 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.54 | 13.605% | $270.9934 | $270.99 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.42 | 11.393% | $57.2783 | $57.28 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.56 | 6.334% | $172.8566 | $172.86 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.79 | 11.364% | $159.0167 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.17 | $960.0956 | $960.09 | $960.05 | $960.10 | |