| 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 | $35.82 | 6.226% | $38.0502 | $38.05 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.29 | 5.803% | $51.0923 | $51.09 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.80 | 12.312% | $60.4239 | $60.42 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.33 | 11.636% | $122.0516 | $122.05 | $122.05 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.29 | 5.596% | $240.0091 | $240.01 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.59 | 8.819% | $13.7003 | $13.70 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.45 | 10.490% | $24.805 | $24.81 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.57 | $550.1324 | $550.13 | $550.10 | $550.20 | |