| 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 | $38.25 | 5.808% | $40.4716 | $40.47 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.32 | 9.307% | $97.633 | $97.63 | $97.65 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.36 | 13.196% | $97.7561 | $97.76 | $97.75 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.33 | 4.764% | $154.3488 | $154.35 | $154.35 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.40 | 13.755% | $10.693 | $10.69 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.49 | 7.160% | $164.4799 | $164.48 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.34 | 9.265% | $145.694 | $145.69 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.49 | $711.0764 | $711.07 | $711.10 | $711.10 | |