| 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 | $36.64 | 5.295% | $38.5801 | $38.58 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.26 | 5.281% | $50.8086 | $50.81 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.39 | 5.419% | $169.0815 | $169.08 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.95 | 4.728% | $142.3777 | $142.38 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.76 | 13.649% | $28.1395 | $28.14 | $28.15 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.73 | 6.134% | $117.5222 | $117.52 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.79 | 8.617% | $70.373 | $70.37 | $70.35 | $70.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $581.52 | $616.8826 | $616.88 | $616.90 | $616.90 | |