| 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 | $38.34 | 5.555% | $40.4698 | $40.47 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.65 | 12.373% | $53.5457 | $53.55 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.80 | 4.618% | $175.549 | $175.55 | $175.55 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.65 | 3.369% | $195.0056 | $195.01 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.97 | 4.377% | $136.7026 | $136.70 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.89 | 12.639% | $41.5525 | $41.55 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.77 | 12.867% | $31.3432 | $31.34 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.07 | $674.1684 | $674.17 | $674.15 | $674.10 | |