| 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 | $35.46 | 12.705% | $39.9652 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.25 | 4.761% | $31.6902 | $31.69 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.90 | 5.276% | $190.4443 | $190.44 | $190.45 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.74 | 4.643% | $84.4888 | $84.49 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.41 | 3.311% | $20.0527 | $20.05 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.74 | 7.451% | $155.5246 | $155.52 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.83 | 12.355% | $159.3531 | $159.35 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.33 | $681.5189 | $681.51 | $681.50 | $681.60 | |