| 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 | $35.89 | 12.781% | $40.4771 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.80 | 12.104% | $79.3696 | $79.37 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.56 | 6.798% | $28.3655 | $28.37 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.95 | 5.680% | $51.7304 | $51.73 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.46 | 12.659% | $195.4183 | $195.42 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.30 | 6.566% | $102.6231 | $102.62 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.35 | 3.167% | $35.4379 | $35.44 | $35.45 | $35.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $486.31 | $533.4219 | $533.43 | $533.40 | $533.40 | |