| 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 | $38.54 | 5.430% | $40.6327 | $40.63 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.35 | 4.865% | $86.3563 | $86.36 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.81 | 10.180% | $147.4319 | $147.43 | $147.45 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.88 | 9.194% | $171.3035 | $171.30 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.92 | 9.556% | $163.1508 | $163.15 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.75 | 11.238% | $14.1828 | $14.18 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.27 | 6.492% | $122.7533 | $122.75 | $122.75 | $122.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.52 | $745.8113 | $745.80 | $745.85 | $745.90 | |