| 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 | $36.80 | 5.503% | $38.8251 | $38.83 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.83 | 8.200% | $27.9481 | $27.95 | $27.95 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.29 | 13.125% | $87.4343 | $87.43 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.85 | 8.660% | $168.26 | $168.26 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.63 | 8.708% | $225.7104 | $225.71 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.34 | 11.615% | $13.7733 | $13.77 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.99 | 13.318% | $90.6431 | $90.64 | $90.65 | $90.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.73 | $652.5943 | $652.59 | $652.60 | $652.50 | |