| 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 | $36.45 | 5.432% | $38.43 | $38.43 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.65 | 7.459% | $25.4141 | $25.41 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.77 | 5.482% | $163.2545 | $163.25 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.32 | 5.697% | $62.6995 | $62.70 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.80 | 7.685% | $37.4744 | $37.47 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.71 | 9.658% | $149.9135 | $149.91 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.46 | 13.282% | $48.0995 | $48.10 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $488.16 | $525.2855 | $525.27 | $525.25 | $525.30 | |