| 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 | $38.41 | 5.113% | $40.3739 | $40.37 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.97 | 11.350% | $52.3011 | $52.30 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.60 | 9.769% | $180.6798 | $180.68 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.54 | 7.420% | $20.9899 | $20.99 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.75 | 8.214% | $33.2758 | $33.28 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.65 | 9.774% | $81.9463 | $81.95 | $81.95 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.54 | 13.830% | $108.7532 | $108.75 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $470.46 | $518.3200 | $518.32 | $518.35 | $518.40 | |