| 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 | $38.52 | 6.375% | $40.9757 | $40.98 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.73 | 10.678% | $172.3588 | $172.36 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.87 | 8.204% | $40.9769 | $40.98 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.62 | 7.228% | $71.4353 | $71.44 | $71.45 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.97 | 11.504% | $65.7539 | $65.75 | $65.75 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.25 | 12.248% | $48.5473 | $48.55 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.42 | 6.801% | $243.9548 | $243.95 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.38 | $684.0027 | $684.01 | $684.05 | $684.10 | |