| 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 | $35.70 | 7.655% | $38.4328 | $38.43 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.43 | 10.254% | $202.2389 | $202.24 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.79 | 7.425% | $130.8329 | $130.83 | $130.85 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.47 | 9.401% | $18.0183 | $18.02 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.76 | 13.725% | $62.2758 | $62.28 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.90 | 3.224% | $11.2514 | $11.25 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.26 | 11.508% | $25.9368 | $25.94 | $25.95 | $25.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $446.31 | $488.9869 | $488.99 | $489.05 | $488.90 | |