| 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 | $38.25 | 3.691% | $39.6618 | $39.66 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.79 | 7.848% | $46.1482 | $46.15 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.42 | 6.760% | $264.1456 | $264.15 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.79 | 12.858% | $6.5345 | $6.53 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.80 | 13.585% | $45.2068 | $45.21 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.70 | 11.300% | $173.2941 | $173.29 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.65 | 10.848% | $214.6572 | $214.66 | $214.65 | $214.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.40 | $789.6482 | $789.65 | $789.65 | $789.60 | |