| 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 | $52.62 | 8.696% | $57.1958 | $57.20 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.76 | 7.775% | $12.6743 | $12.67 | $12.65 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.45 | 10.658% | $20.4164 | $20.42 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.88 | 4.691% | $31.2817 | $31.28 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.46 | 8.746% | $9.1999 | $9.20 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.73 | 8.851% | $39.981 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.72 | 12.740% | $140.6093 | $140.61 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $282.62 | $311.3584 | $311.36 | $311.35 | $311.40 | |