| 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 | $38.29 | 5.123% | $40.2516 | $40.25 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.30 | 4.835% | $56.9254 | $56.93 | $56.95 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.43 | 5.120% | $129.7496 | $129.75 | $129.75 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.73 | 9.202% | $102.355 | $102.36 | $102.35 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.28 | 11.738% | $215.9672 | $215.97 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.85 | 7.392% | $52.461 | $52.46 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.97 | 6.140% | $198.45 | $198.45 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.85 | $796.1598 | $796.17 | $796.15 | $796.30 | |