| 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 | $37.61 | 5.537% | $39.6925 | $39.69 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.55 | 4.748% | $231.0217 | $231.02 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.42 | 10.206% | $256.1408 | $256.14 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.70 | 11.482% | $23.0768 | $23.08 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.35 | 11.808% | $8.2179 | $8.22 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.71 | 5.646% | $156.0497 | $156.05 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.45 | 7.251% | $27.2954 | $27.30 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.79 | $741.4948 | $741.50 | $741.50 | $741.40 | |