| 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 | $35.94 | 9.480% | $39.3471 | $39.35 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.37 | 9.631% | $30.006 | $30.01 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.71 | 5.702% | $53.6015 | $53.60 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.62 | 6.173% | $15.5225 | $15.52 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.84 | 6.245% | $182.5714 | $182.57 | $182.55 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.79 | 3.157% | $180.3081 | $180.31 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.48 | 9.793% | $42.2483 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $513.75 | $543.6049 | $543.61 | $543.55 | $543.50 | |