| 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 | $36.54 | 5.343% | $38.4923 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.25 | 11.186% | $114.7995 | $114.80 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.58 | 5.390% | $136.5644 | $136.56 | $136.55 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.58 | 8.808% | $8.2476 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.98 | 5.727% | $89.8468 | $89.85 | $89.85 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.30 | 4.515% | $171.7181 | $171.72 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.41 | 6.827% | $63.4659 | $63.47 | $63.45 | $63.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $585.64 | $623.1346 | $623.14 | $623.10 | $623.10 | |