| 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 | $38.44 | 4.817% | $40.2917 | $40.29 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.32 | 7.594% | $174.6466 | $174.65 | $174.65 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.94 | 7.264% | $51.4224 | $51.42 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.33 | 13.352% | $144.3311 | $144.33 | $144.35 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.34 | 3.325% | $16.8833 | $16.88 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.76 | 13.176% | $73.2928 | $73.29 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.95 | 6.386% | $76.5447 | $76.54 | $76.55 | $76.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $529.08 | $577.4126 | $577.40 | $577.45 | $577.30 | |