| 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 | $38.68 | 5.715% | $40.8906 | $40.89 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.34 | 9.500% | $75.9273 | $75.93 | $75.95 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.40 | 4.295% | $180.8475 | $180.85 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.36 | 11.300% | $83.8757 | $83.88 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.49 | 5.107% | $68.8346 | $68.83 | $68.85 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.36 | 7.695% | $15.465 | $15.47 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.28 | 5.452% | $97.3111 | $97.31 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $528.91 | $563.1518 | $563.16 | $563.20 | $563.10 | |