| 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 | $36.53 | 8.405% | $39.6003 | $39.60 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.39 | 11.532% | $16.0495 | $16.05 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.81 | 8.530% | $29.0969 | $29.10 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.67 | 6.766% | $234.5329 | $234.53 | $234.55 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.44 | 8.802% | $70.112 | $70.11 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.78 | 10.144% | $129.7276 | $129.73 | $129.75 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.50 | 12.241% | $49.9472 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $524.12 | $569.0664 | $569.07 | $569.10 | $568.90 | |