| 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 | $35.78 | 9.586% | $39.2099 | $39.21 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.40 | 13.414% | $15.1975 | $15.20 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.62 | 7.479% | $99.547 | $99.55 | $99.55 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.81 | 3.538% | $52.6077 | $52.61 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.88 | 6.528% | $9.4597 | $9.46 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.32 | 5.369% | $101.4914 | $101.49 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.57 | 10.759% | $232.1176 | $232.12 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $507.38 | $549.6308 | $549.64 | $549.60 | $549.60 | |