| 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 | 11.224% | $39.8404 | $39.84 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.54 | 6.684% | $6.9771 | $6.98 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.49 | 11.759% | $21.7818 | $21.78 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.88 | 8.656% | $33.553 | $33.55 | $33.55 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.41 | 8.452% | $8.0363 | $8.04 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.45 | 11.562% | $174.5387 | $174.54 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.97 | 11.168% | $260.0998 | $260.10 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $490.56 | $544.8271 | $544.83 | $544.90 | $544.80 | |