| 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 | $35.90 | 6.486% | $38.2285 | $38.23 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.82 | 4.714% | $151.6468 | $151.65 | $151.65 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.41 | 5.288% | $204.6904 | $204.69 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.65 | 3.411% | $59.6164 | $59.62 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.67 | 8.434% | $109.1605 | $109.16 | $109.15 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.71 | 6.797% | $44.545 | $44.55 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.83 | 5.730% | $79.1178 | $79.12 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.99 | $687.0054 | $687.02 | $687.00 | $686.90 | |