| 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 | $36.70 | 5.461% | $38.7042 | $38.70 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.54 | 12.801% | $174.3227 | $174.32 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.40 | 12.504% | $30.8261 | $30.83 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.53 | 9.374% | $194.1717 | $194.17 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.39 | 3.848% | $42.9827 | $42.98 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.51 | 9.148% | $87.8751 | $87.88 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.75 | 6.171% | $11.4134 | $11.41 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $528.82 | $580.2959 | $580.29 | $580.30 | $580.30 | |