| 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 | $37.40 | 6.532% | $39.843 | $39.84 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.80 | 4.629% | $52.1052 | $52.11 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.55 | 7.701% | $140.6037 | $140.60 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.55 | 12.312% | $55.6506 | $55.65 | $55.65 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.38 | 5.454% | $7.7825 | $7.78 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.74 | 5.218% | $177.5449 | $177.54 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.39 | 12.697% | $117.6444 | $117.64 | $117.65 | $117.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.81 | $591.1743 | $591.16 | $591.20 | $591.10 | |