| 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 | $38.32 | 5.651% | $40.4855 | $40.49 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.28 | 5.562% | $31.9642 | $31.96 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.70 | 7.165% | $148.6379 | $148.64 | $148.65 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.88 | 3.441% | $126.0739 | $126.07 | $126.05 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.70 | 11.350% | $58.6815 | $58.68 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.42 | 8.162% | $164.8605 | $164.86 | $164.85 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.72 | 10.185% | $178.1912 | $178.19 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $696.02 | $748.8947 | $748.89 | $748.90 | $749.00 | |