| 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 | $38.76 | 3.368% | $40.0654 | $40.07 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.33 | 7.360% | $87.3159 | $87.32 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.48 | 8.870% | $183.4242 | $183.42 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.76 | 3.253% | $133.9811 | $133.98 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.70 | 7.825% | $47.1195 | $47.12 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.84 | 12.192% | $26.7466 | $26.75 | $26.75 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.85 | 5.867% | $63.3614 | $63.36 | $63.35 | $63.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $545.72 | $582.0141 | $582.02 | $581.95 | $582.00 | |