| 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 | $35.45 | 12.633% | $39.9284 | $39.93 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.74 | 3.264% | $24.5149 | $24.51 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.94 | 11.713% | $23.3927 | $23.39 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.47 | 6.581% | $168.8989 | $168.90 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.68 | 4.855% | $203.0832 | $203.08 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.88 | 3.478% | $22.641 | $22.64 | $22.65 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.83 | 7.622% | $9.503 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $462.99 | $491.9621 | $491.95 | $492.00 | $491.90 | |