| 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 | $35.51 | 5.270% | $37.3814 | $37.38 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.83 | 12.239% | $70.5198 | $70.52 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.48 | 5.429% | $211.3641 | $211.36 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.73 | 8.177% | $115.4573 | $115.46 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.48 | 8.608% | $41.7924 | $41.79 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.81 | 8.544% | $22.588 | $22.59 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.91 | 7.437% | $54.6962 | $54.70 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $515.75 | $553.7992 | $553.80 | $553.80 | $553.90 | |