| 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 | $35.98 | 12.479% | $40.4699 | $40.47 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.90 | 13.159% | $29.3082 | $29.31 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.29 | 7.436% | $133.5322 | $133.53 | $133.55 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.49 | 3.396% | $31.5254 | $31.53 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.62 | 3.256% | $148.2963 | $148.30 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.57 | 10.702% | $31.6276 | $31.63 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.87 | 12.174% | $244.3935 | $244.39 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $606.72 | $659.1531 | $659.16 | $659.20 | $659.10 | |