| 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 | $35.70 | 10.252% | $39.36 | $39.36 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.82 | 5.531% | $89.5114 | $89.51 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.41 | 9.291% | $95.5313 | $95.53 | $95.55 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.55 | 9.229% | $16.9851 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.51 | 13.197% | $272.2501 | $272.25 | $272.25 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.28 | 7.528% | $19.6561 | $19.66 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.29 | 6.632% | $50.4263 | $50.43 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $529.56 | $583.7203 | $583.73 | $583.75 | $583.80 | |