| 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 | $31.72 | 12.683% | $35.743 | $35.74 | $35.75 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.74 | 3.367% | $50.3811 | $50.38 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.67 | 11.593% | $274.1505 | $274.15 | $274.15 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.98 | 9.723% | $139.3263 | $139.33 | $139.35 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.62 | 5.759% | $37.6714 | $37.67 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.46 | 3.459% | $23.2369 | $23.24 | $23.25 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.96 | 6.799% | $139.864 | $139.86 | $139.85 | $139.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.15 | $700.3732 | $700.37 | $700.40 | $700.40 | |