| 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 | $31.51 | 12.649% | $35.4957 | $35.50 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.81 | 5.337% | $40.8813 | $40.88 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.87 | 8.740% | $79.2388 | $79.24 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.67 | 9.451% | $269.9828 | $269.98 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.29 | 7.563% | $254.1606 | $254.16 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.59 | 7.300% | $150.8531 | $150.85 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.45 | 13.747% | $208.6689 | $208.67 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.19 | $1,039.2812 | $1,039.28 | $1,039.30 | $1,039.40 | |