| 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 | $35.64 | 9.820% | $39.1398 | $39.14 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.26 | 12.437% | $271.2655 | $271.27 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.95 | 4.260% | $43.7371 | $43.74 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.84 | 11.128% | $193.1849 | $193.18 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.82 | 3.346% | $40.1189 | $40.12 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.41 | 12.401% | $69.0255 | $69.03 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.33 | 9.273% | $49.5335 | $49.53 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.25 | $706.0052 | $706.01 | $706.05 | $705.90 | |