| 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 | $36.56 | 5.439% | $38.5485 | $38.55 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.90 | 8.566% | $48.7461 | $48.75 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.88 | 5.133% | $15.6438 | $15.64 | $15.65 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.46 | 5.103% | $146.5766 | $146.58 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.37 | 3.525% | $178.446 | $178.45 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.69 | 5.520% | $132.6281 | $132.63 | $132.65 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.58 | 10.638% | $198.6837 | $198.68 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.44 | $759.2728 | $759.28 | $759.35 | $759.10 | |