| 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 | $36.32 | 5.599% | $38.3536 | $38.35 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.77 | 5.302% | $173.5061 | $173.51 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.46 | 11.283% | $14.9787 | $14.98 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.70 | 10.583% | $64.9122 | $64.91 | $64.90 | $64.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.79 | 12.466% | $98.7339 | $98.73 | $98.75 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.94 | 12.775% | $117.2183 | $117.22 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.70 | 10.471% | $173.1081 | $173.11 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $621.68 | $680.8109 | $680.81 | $680.80 | $680.80 | |