| 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 | $35.84 | 8.440% | $38.8649 | $38.86 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.77 | 4.851% | $45.8933 | $45.89 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.81 | 12.139% | $43.5211 | $43.52 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.57 | 6.641% | $195.7609 | $195.76 | $195.75 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.44 | 10.673% | $189.7378 | $189.74 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.80 | 3.353% | $95.9116 | $95.91 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.74 | 4.363% | $15.3831 | $15.38 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.97 | $625.0727 | $625.06 | $625.05 | $625.10 | |