| 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 | $38.95 | 4.789% | $40.8153 | $40.82 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.29 | 9.698% | $70.5248 | $70.52 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.46 | 12.850% | $277.0016 | $277.00 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.56 | 12.492% | $14.129 | $14.13 | $14.15 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.89 | 12.521% | $34.7577 | $34.76 | $34.75 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.66 | 3.554% | $148.7657 | $148.77 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.96 | 8.655% | $62.9764 | $62.98 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $593.77 | $648.9705 | $648.98 | $648.95 | $649.00 | |