| 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 | $34.83 | 4.129% | $36.2681 | $36.27 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.54 | 8.530% | $46.1687 | $46.17 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.51 | 11.301% | $36.184 | $36.18 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.71 | 12.770% | $137.2524 | $137.25 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.50 | 4.557% | $10.9785 | $10.98 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.65 | 11.618% | $83.3228 | $83.32 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.29 | 6.784% | $149.8073 | $149.81 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $457.03 | $499.9818 | $499.98 | $499.95 | $500.10 | |