| 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 | $38.39 | 5.412% | $40.4677 | $40.47 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.55 | 12.167% | $274.3044 | $274.30 | $274.30 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.68 | 13.521% | $134.7267 | $134.73 | $134.75 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.57 | 13.114% | $120.5456 | $120.55 | $120.55 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.99 | 10.587% | $61.9177 | $61.92 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.35 | 8.107% | $51.1887 | $51.19 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.91 | 10.193% | $146.4575 | $146.46 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $744.44 | $829.6083 | $829.62 | $829.60 | $829.60 | |