| 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 | $35.51 | 10.313% | $39.1721 | $39.17 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.60 | 11.262% | $116.3801 | $116.38 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.64 | 8.459% | $49.5007 | $49.50 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.48 | 7.603% | $18.809 | $18.81 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.90 | 8.205% | $79.9635 | $79.96 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.71 | 13.164% | $133.2053 | $133.21 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.81 | 6.286% | $111.3984 | $111.40 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $499.65 | $548.4291 | $548.43 | $548.40 | $548.50 | |