| 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 | $38.48 | 5.703% | $40.6745 | $40.67 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.88 | 3.248% | $94.8643 | $94.86 | $94.85 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.45 | 13.550% | $114.061 | $114.06 | $114.05 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.98 | 11.614% | $270.0836 | $270.08 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.91 | 11.837% | $26.7402 | $26.74 | $26.75 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.85 | 10.580% | $166.8099 | $166.81 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.58 | 4.705% | $84.3713 | $84.37 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.13 | $797.6048 | $797.59 | $797.55 | $797.70 | |