| 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 | $35.85 | 12.471% | $40.3209 | $40.32 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.60 | 13.569% | $6.3599 | $6.36 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.77 | 6.202% | $19.9341 | $19.93 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.84 | 5.821% | $168.0861 | $168.09 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.48 | 7.114% | $120.4818 | $120.48 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.42 | 6.272% | $146.039 | $146.04 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.56 | 12.786% | $17.5495 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $484.52 | $518.7713 | $518.77 | $518.80 | $518.70 | |