| 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 | $35.93 | 12.324% | $40.358 | $40.36 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.70 | 12.484% | $15.4103 | $15.41 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.96 | 12.363% | $257.2663 | $257.27 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.39 | 12.656% | $149.1453 | $149.15 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.45 | 6.150% | $42.9377 | $42.94 | $42.95 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.46 | 6.601% | $146.5337 | $146.53 | $146.55 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.57 | 6.352% | $206.9291 | $206.93 | $206.95 | $206.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.46 | $858.5804 | $858.59 | $858.60 | $858.50 | |