| 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 | $73.46 | 5.383% | $77.4144 | $77.41 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.98 | 4.856% | $38.7757 | $38.78 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.54 | 10.463% | $9.4335 | $9.43 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.41 | 11.378% | $47.2354 | $47.24 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.81 | 8.828% | $171.7415 | $171.74 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.74 | 8.153% | $144.6438 | $144.64 | $144.65 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.96 | 5.265% | $149.4342 | $149.43 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.90 | $638.6785 | $638.67 | $638.75 | $638.50 | |