| 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 | $38.40 | 5.659% | $40.5731 | $40.57 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.73 | 8.534% | $227.6284 | $227.63 | $227.65 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.94 | 8.223% | $162.2696 | $162.27 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.78 | 6.721% | $23.2438 | $23.24 | $23.25 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.47 | 8.830% | $224.7013 | $224.70 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.43 | 6.304% | $253.4606 | $253.46 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.52 | 12.778% | $27.6532 | $27.65 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.27 | $959.5300 | $959.52 | $959.50 | $959.60 | |