| 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 | $38.65 | 5.489% | $40.7715 | $40.77 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.70 | 9.496% | $216.4736 | $216.47 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.33 | 10.472% | $60.0194 | $60.02 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.27 | 8.652% | $42.6676 | $42.67 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.89 | 7.771% | $32.2128 | $32.21 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.74 | 9.226% | $155.9092 | $155.91 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.50 | 5.316% | $133.2247 | $133.22 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.08 | $681.2788 | $681.27 | $681.15 | $681.30 | |