| 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 | $47.81 | 5.375% | $50.3798 | $50.38 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.72 | 5.856% | $199.7714 | $199.77 | $199.75 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.49 | 3.763% | $136.438 | $136.44 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.95 | 10.542% | $167.9686 | $167.97 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.43 | 6.505% | $31.3444 | $31.34 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.34 | 12.420% | $31.8598 | $31.86 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.79 | 12.707% | $149.6636 | $149.66 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.53 | $767.4256 | $767.42 | $767.40 | $767.50 | |