| 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 | $36.34 | 6.297% | $38.6283 | $38.63 | $38.65 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.90 | 8.498% | $54.1405 | $54.14 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.41 | 8.597% | $60.1736 | $60.17 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.25 | 7.675% | $181.1632 | $181.16 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.59 | 6.785% | $88.1937 | $88.19 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.43 | 10.574% | $72.3486 | $72.35 | $72.35 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.53 | 7.576% | $124.2826 | $124.28 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $573.45 | $618.9305 | $618.92 | $618.95 | $618.90 | |