| 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 | $31.89 | 13.370% | $36.1537 | $36.15 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.88 | 12.382% | $157.1999 | $157.20 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.58 | 11.310% | $173.1761 | $173.18 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.90 | 10.668% | $22.0229 | $22.02 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.50 | 10.625% | $44.8031 | $44.80 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.70 | 13.858% | $55.4488 | $55.45 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.71 | 6.435% | $9.2705 | $9.27 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $445.16 | $498.0750 | $498.07 | $498.05 | $498.10 | |