| 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 | $76.35 | 13.286% | $86.4939 | $86.49 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.30 | 4.843% | $38.058 | $38.06 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.81 | 5.458% | $27.2187 | $27.22 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.96 | 3.327% | $136.3503 | $136.35 | $136.35 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.81 | 6.837% | $157.9158 | $157.92 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.83 | 6.854% | $56.451 | $56.45 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.45 | 12.625% | $137.9093 | $137.91 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $593.51 | $640.3970 | $640.40 | $640.35 | $640.50 | |