| 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 | $38.99 | 3.646% | $40.4116 | $40.41 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.84 | 11.689% | $51.1982 | $51.20 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.49 | 8.593% | $40.7115 | $40.71 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.57 | 3.711% | $193.4936 | $193.49 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.46 | 10.599% | $121.0617 | $121.06 | $121.05 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.40 | 8.871% | $110.3952 | $110.40 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.40 | 10.387% | $14.7919 | $14.79 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $533.15 | $572.0637 | $572.06 | $572.05 | $572.10 | |