| 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 | $36.83 | 10.176% | $40.5778 | $40.58 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.61 | 5.666% | $22.8344 | $22.83 | $22.85 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.71 | 3.741% | $10.0733 | $10.07 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.76 | 13.133% | $42.719 | $42.72 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.62 | 5.722% | $224.7861 | $224.79 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.83 | 4.687% | $30.1813 | $30.18 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.39 | 6.594% | $173.098 | $173.10 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.75 | $544.2699 | $544.27 | $544.30 | $544.30 | |