| 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 | $38.65 | 4.472% | $40.3784 | $40.38 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.60 | 5.552% | $29.1324 | $29.13 | $29.15 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.53 | 9.281% | $93.468 | $93.47 | $93.45 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.49 | 6.822% | $74.2306 | $74.23 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.70 | 6.550% | $83.8549 | $83.85 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.89 | 12.215% | $18.9531 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.34 | 7.467% | $157.2672 | $157.27 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $463.20 | $497.2846 | $497.28 | $497.30 | $497.40 | |