| 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 | $38.25 | 3.504% | $39.5903 | $39.59 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.57 | 10.741% | $182.2465 | $182.25 | $182.25 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.43 | 7.127% | $189.0042 | $189.00 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.51 | 6.437% | $52.697 | $52.70 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.83 | 4.475% | $159.6691 | $159.67 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.64 | 8.388% | $67.8942 | $67.89 | $67.90 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.82 | 7.294% | $145.7267 | $145.73 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.05 | $836.8280 | $836.83 | $836.85 | $836.80 | |