| 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 | $39.26 | 3.549% | $40.6533 | $40.65 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.51 | 7.540% | $87.6559 | $87.66 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.49 | 4.608% | $176.254 | $176.25 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.28 | 6.208% | $105.4433 | $105.44 | $105.45 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.90 | 9.286% | $18.4693 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.30 | 6.144% | $156.3501 | $156.35 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.35 | 9.153% | $145.5555 | $145.56 | $145.55 | $145.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.09 | $730.3814 | $730.38 | $730.35 | $730.60 | |