| 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 | $35.75 | 12.349% | $40.1648 | $40.16 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.62 | 4.543% | $20.5113 | $20.51 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.87 | 6.825% | $107.7544 | $107.75 | $107.75 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.84 | 8.104% | $245.2231 | $245.22 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.83 | 11.258% | $57.665 | $57.67 | $57.65 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.90 | 4.350% | $19.7222 | $19.72 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.95 | 8.499% | $108.4448 | $108.44 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.76 | $599.4856 | $599.47 | $599.40 | $599.50 | |