| 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 | $37.75 | 5.543% | $39.8425 | $39.84 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.83 | 8.246% | $148.113 | $148.11 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.72 | 7.682% | $145.0692 | $145.07 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.28 | 12.753% | $8.2084 | $8.21 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.82 | 7.778% | $145.3063 | $145.31 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.37 | 9.527% | $60.6451 | $60.65 | $60.65 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.74 | 6.536% | $81.7557 | $81.76 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.51 | $628.9402 | $628.95 | $628.90 | $628.90 | |