| 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 | $39.25 | 3.366% | $40.5712 | $40.57 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.44 | 4.456% | $29.7073 | $29.71 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.33 | 4.802% | $43.3147 | $43.31 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.80 | 8.146% | $87.382 | $87.38 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.31 | 10.731% | $83.3915 | $83.39 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.40 | 10.137% | $248.2488 | $248.25 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.92 | 4.405% | $7.2248 | $7.22 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $497.45 | $539.8403 | $539.83 | $539.80 | $539.80 | |