| 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 | $35.67 | 7.824% | $38.4608 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.85 | 5.678% | $104.4627 | $104.46 | $104.45 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.30 | 10.499% | $25.7463 | $25.75 | $25.75 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.47 | 10.582% | $182.98 | $182.98 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.95 | 13.840% | $6.7735 | $6.77 | $6.75 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.28 | 4.808% | $149.1208 | $149.12 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.99 | 9.421% | $178.3453 | $178.35 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.51 | $685.8894 | $685.89 | $685.85 | $685.90 | |