| 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 | $34.78 | 12.389% | $39.0889 | $39.09 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.94 | 6.628% | $13.7977 | $13.80 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.31 | 8.850% | $161.4354 | $161.44 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.78 | 5.118% | $8.1782 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.35 | 10.536% | $243.5661 | $243.57 | $243.55 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.39 | 9.501% | $186.5788 | $186.58 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.48 | 9.202% | $48.573 | $48.57 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.03 | $701.2181 | $701.23 | $701.25 | $701.30 | |