| 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 | $35.81 | 6.749% | $38.2268 | $38.23 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.78 | 5.737% | $39.9474 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.97 | 4.402% | $252.6215 | $252.62 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.97 | 9.189% | $49.1023 | $49.10 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.62 | 8.760% | $16.9883 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.76 | 3.516% | $70.1424 | $70.14 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.64 | 12.275% | $164.6401 | $164.64 | $164.65 | $164.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.55 | $631.6688 | $631.67 | $631.70 | $631.50 | |