| 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 | $37.90 | 6.795% | $40.4753 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.37 | 9.423% | $48.551 | $48.55 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.35 | 6.484% | $209.0813 | $209.08 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.37 | 4.757% | $160.6658 | $160.67 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.30 | 9.689% | $22.2669 | $22.27 | $22.25 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.39 | 10.785% | $75.7659 | $75.77 | $75.75 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.61 | 12.540% | $152.6155 | $152.62 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.29 | $709.4217 | $709.44 | $709.40 | $709.60 | |