| 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 | $35.50 | 11.712% | $39.6578 | $39.66 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.76 | 4.565% | $10.2055 | $10.21 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.38 | 10.381% | $39.0528 | $39.05 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.45 | 5.230% | $20.4672 | $20.47 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.63 | 7.458% | $225.2642 | $225.26 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.38 | 6.760% | $54.8533 | $54.85 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.95 | 8.286% | $120.1433 | $120.14 | $120.15 | $120.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $472.05 | $509.6441 | $509.64 | $509.60 | $509.80 | |