| 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 | $38.61 | 4.828% | $40.4741 | $40.47 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.74 | 9.570% | $44.6388 | $44.64 | $44.65 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.35 | 8.237% | $30.6852 | $30.69 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.67 | 6.645% | $230.0013 | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.37 | 10.511% | $151.809 | $151.81 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.38 | 7.210% | $147.2851 | $147.29 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.55 | 11.385% | $38.4835 | $38.48 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.67 | $683.3770 | $683.38 | $683.40 | $683.40 | |