| 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 | $35.90 | 12.845% | $40.5114 | $40.51 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.87 | 4.469% | $18.6686 | $18.67 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.58 | 6.416% | $228.3475 | $228.35 | $228.35 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.41 | 9.680% | $125.4849 | $125.48 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.54 | 13.505% | $283.2404 | $283.24 | $283.25 | $283.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.38 | 4.396% | $167.4303 | $167.43 | $167.45 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.43 | 9.282% | $34.3473 | $34.35 | $34.35 | $34.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.11 | $898.0304 | $898.03 | $898.05 | $897.90 | |