| 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 | $35.95 | 7.325% | $38.5833 | $38.58 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.30 | 12.345% | $67.744 | $67.74 | $67.75 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.46 | 6.361% | $19.6342 | $19.63 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.33 | 9.120% | $38.5521 | $38.55 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.44 | 13.135% | $216.5856 | $216.59 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.45 | 10.501% | $46.9077 | $46.91 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.83 | 8.439% | $44.2756 | $44.28 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $424.76 | $472.2825 | $472.28 | $472.35 | $472.30 | |