| 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 | $34.84 | 12.570% | $39.2194 | $39.22 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.77 | 5.850% | $63.2665 | $63.27 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.48 | 12.255% | $14.0094 | $14.01 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.30 | 10.323% | $156.9896 | $156.99 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.73 | 3.346% | $161.9742 | $161.97 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.61 | 7.690% | $175.1147 | $175.11 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.48 | 3.106% | $34.5199 | $34.52 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $602.21 | $645.0937 | $645.09 | $645.00 | $645.10 | |