| 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 | $39.45 | 5.625% | $41.6691 | $41.67 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.46 | 5.237% | $58.3644 | $58.36 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.95 | 9.249% | $183.4837 | $183.48 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.61 | 4.341% | $238.534 | $238.53 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.62 | 4.441% | $27.8022 | $27.80 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.72 | 8.335% | $28.9471 | $28.95 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.35 | 12.395% | $177.9775 | $177.98 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $703.16 | $756.7780 | $756.77 | $756.80 | $756.80 | |