| 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 | $37.54 | 6.479% | $39.9722 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.71 | 13.504% | $46.2075 | $46.21 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.81 | 7.545% | $104.1143 | $104.11 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.69 | 7.579% | $110.4729 | $110.47 | $110.45 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.25 | 11.510% | $147.472 | $147.47 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.55 | 6.446% | $63.3886 | $63.39 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.26 | 8.423% | $235.5598 | $235.56 | $235.55 | $235.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.81 | $747.1873 | $747.18 | $747.10 | $747.30 | |