| 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 | $38.43 | 5.309% | $40.4702 | $40.47 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.90 | 7.386% | $85.8014 | $85.80 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.67 | 9.366% | $24.7933 | $24.79 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.78 | 6.510% | $159.5307 | $159.53 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.44 | 11.383% | $244.4189 | $244.42 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.92 | 7.155% | $96.3538 | $96.35 | $96.35 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.77 | 11.420% | $243.7535 | $243.75 | $243.75 | $243.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.91 | $895.1218 | $895.11 | $895.10 | $895.20 | |