| 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 | $38.31 | 5.645% | $40.4726 | $40.47 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.32 | 13.777% | $9.4662 | $9.47 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.31 | 9.455% | $203.9256 | $203.93 | $203.95 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.35 | 6.165% | $7.8031 | $7.80 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.85 | 11.635% | $136.0272 | $136.03 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.88 | 11.447% | $121.3435 | $121.34 | $121.35 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.54 | 7.577% | $210.3561 | $210.36 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.56 | $729.3943 | $729.40 | $729.40 | $729.40 | |