| 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 | $38.49 | 5.625% | $40.6551 | $40.66 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.50 | 3.846% | $255.9804 | $255.98 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.49 | 6.795% | $160.7158 | $160.72 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.67 | 10.153% | $9.5503 | $9.55 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.75 | 8.748% | $224.8365 | $224.84 | $224.85 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.27 | 6.220% | $218.0378 | $218.04 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.34 | 9.543% | $48.5714 | $48.57 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.51 | $958.3473 | $958.36 | $958.35 | $958.40 | |