| 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 | $35.26 | 11.644% | $39.3657 | $39.37 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.64 | 9.849% | $196.2343 | $196.23 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.99 | 11.870% | $51.449 | $51.45 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.44 | 8.336% | $37.3109 | $37.31 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.88 | 12.340% | $132.4264 | $132.43 | $132.45 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.75 | 8.718% | $54.0872 | $54.09 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.99 | 6.739% | $30.9436 | $30.94 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $490.95 | $541.8171 | $541.82 | $541.85 | $541.70 | |