| 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 | $31.42 | 12.117% | $35.2272 | $35.23 | $35.25 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.38 | 10.802% | $52.498 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.90 | 12.503% | $10.0128 | $10.01 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.62 | 8.225% | $125.1297 | $125.13 | $125.15 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.53 | 9.489% | $231.6021 | $231.60 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.34 | 5.290% | $40.3682 | $40.37 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.40 | 9.105% | $39.7142 | $39.71 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $489.59 | $534.5522 | $534.55 | $534.55 | $534.50 | |