| 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 | $38.40 | 4.697% | $40.2036 | $40.20 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.65 | 6.232% | $37.8717 | $37.87 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.99 | 8.327% | $173.3124 | $173.31 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.34 | 11.524% | $157.628 | $157.63 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.58 | 5.375% | $68.0512 | $68.05 | $68.05 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.80 | 6.458% | $42.3703 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.78 | 7.620% | $12.6776 | $12.68 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $491.54 | $532.1148 | $532.11 | $532.10 | $532.20 | |