| 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 | $35.72 | 8.500% | $38.7562 | $38.76 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.84 | 12.475% | $68.4298 | $68.43 | $68.45 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.36 | 3.813% | $43.9752 | $43.98 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.91 | 12.278% | $166.0704 | $166.07 | $166.05 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.47 | 7.768% | $244.0622 | $244.06 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.56 | 5.529% | $32.2497 | $32.25 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.95 | 9.200% | $53.4534 | $53.45 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $592.81 | $646.9969 | $647.00 | $647.00 | $647.10 | |