| 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 | $35.96 | 12.711% | $40.5309 | $40.53 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.77 | 5.645% | $65.2569 | $65.26 | $65.25 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.41 | 6.575% | $199.7322 | $199.73 | $199.75 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.77 | 6.486% | $185.0407 | $185.04 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.99 | 3.412% | $200.6089 | $200.61 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.98 | 3.136% | $12.3557 | $12.36 | $12.35 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.53 | 6.526% | $186.9851 | $186.99 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.41 | $890.5104 | $890.52 | $890.55 | $890.50 | |