| 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 | $36.49 | 5.725% | $38.5791 | $38.58 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.60 | 9.524% | $78.4192 | $78.42 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.81 | 11.745% | $179.6971 | $179.70 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.93 | 10.151% | $19.7501 | $19.75 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.64 | 7.153% | $146.4139 | $146.41 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.60 | 13.416% | $144.7188 | $144.72 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.27 | 7.512% | $140.0559 | $140.06 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.34 | $747.6341 | $747.64 | $747.60 | $747.70 | |