| 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 | $36.45 | 8.478% | $39.5402 | $39.54 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.85 | 8.200% | $61.5117 | $61.51 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.73 | 5.235% | $47.0716 | $47.07 | $47.05 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.83 | 12.756% | $109.1816 | $109.18 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.30 | 13.489% | $102.4806 | $102.48 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.42 | 10.110% | $8.1702 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.69 | 12.293% | $260.1717 | $260.17 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $564.27 | $628.1276 | $628.12 | $628.10 | $628.20 | |