| 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 | $38.25 | 5.820% | $40.4762 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.41 | 13.779% | $116.5211 | $116.52 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.51 | 5.618% | $19.5499 | $19.55 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.63 | 5.705% | $163.4516 | $163.45 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.69 | 8.569% | $51.7766 | $51.78 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.71 | 8.292% | $148.046 | $148.05 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.78 | 5.166% | $102.8313 | $102.83 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $595.98 | $642.6527 | $642.66 | $642.70 | $642.60 | |