| 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 | $38.90 | 4.599% | $40.689 | $40.69 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.82 | 5.238% | $42.9582 | $42.96 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.73 | 9.551% | $236.3344 | $236.33 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.95 | 8.649% | $6.4646 | $6.46 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.90 | 4.830% | $19.8129 | $19.81 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.33 | 13.782% | $180.151 | $180.15 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.58 | 8.256% | $171.6724 | $171.67 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.21 | $698.0825 | $698.07 | $698.05 | $698.20 | |