| 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 | $37.70 | 6.500% | $40.1505 | $40.15 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.58 | 3.731% | $86.6984 | $86.70 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.62 | 12.414% | $97.373 | $97.37 | $97.35 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.39 | 13.835% | $41.4246 | $41.42 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.86 | 13.499% | $96.3153 | $96.32 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.79 | 7.382% | $202.7265 | $202.73 | $202.75 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.68 | 3.749% | $157.3665 | $157.37 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.62 | $722.0548 | $722.06 | $722.00 | $722.10 | |