| 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 | $37.25 | 9.247% | $40.6945 | $40.69 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.99 | 7.546% | $82.7997 | $82.80 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.87 | 9.545% | $166.366 | $166.37 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.83 | 10.454% | $52.8301 | $52.83 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.37 | 7.371% | $6.8395 | $6.84 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.56 | 7.705% | $52.3015 | $52.30 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.56 | 12.632% | $135.7891 | $135.79 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $489.43 | $537.6204 | $537.62 | $537.65 | $537.60 | |