| 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 | $37.47 | 7.517% | $40.2866 | $40.29 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.80 | 6.670% | $23.2541 | $23.25 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.50 | 9.531% | $31.2163 | $31.22 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.95 | 8.785% | $46.7232 | $46.72 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.35 | 11.491% | $69.5146 | $69.51 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.70 | 3.857% | $84.8512 | $84.85 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.68 | 3.699% | $244.3978 | $244.40 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $510.45 | $540.2438 | $540.24 | $540.20 | $540.30 | |