| 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 | $36.25 | 6.665% | $38.6661 | $38.67 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.50 | 5.678% | $161.159 | $161.16 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.58 | 12.720% | $138.1722 | $138.17 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.38 | 6.404% | $95.1039 | $95.10 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.63 | 11.210% | $45.1846 | $45.18 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.25 | 4.736% | $46.3457 | $46.35 | $46.35 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.49 | 5.155% | $195.052 | $195.05 | $195.05 | $195.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.08 | $719.6835 | $719.68 | $719.65 | $719.80 | |