| 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 | $160.53 | 9.336% | $175.5171 | $175.52 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.61 | 3.598% | $39.9992 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.57 | 13.290% | $48.2276 | $48.23 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.80 | 7.143% | $36.2143 | $36.21 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.77 | 13.599% | $95.1619 | $95.16 | $95.15 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.71 | 13.857% | $74.8154 | $74.82 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.44 | 4.155% | $149.3999 | $149.40 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $568.43 | $619.3354 | $619.34 | $619.30 | $619.30 | |