| 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 | $35.67 | 13.207% | $40.3809 | $40.38 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.85 | 9.552% | $17.364 | $17.36 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.75 | 10.140% | $125.2843 | $125.28 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.93 | 10.624% | $192.4083 | $192.41 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.55 | 12.509% | $51.2478 | $51.25 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.35 | 7.814% | $81.2378 | $81.24 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.52 | 3.460% | $88.479 | $88.48 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $545.62 | $596.4021 | $596.40 | $596.45 | $596.40 | |