| 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 | $38.35 | 5.495% | $40.4573 | $40.46 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.42 | 5.251% | $36.2274 | $36.23 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.65 | 7.299% | $246.4122 | $246.41 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.94 | 13.705% | $170.4893 | $170.49 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.69 | 9.573% | $104.8504 | $104.85 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.27 | 8.170% | $215.5504 | $215.55 | $215.55 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.94 | 10.105% | $179.4051 | $179.41 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.26 | $993.3921 | $993.40 | $993.40 | $993.50 | |