| 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 | $33.40 | 13.555% | $37.9274 | $37.93 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.33 | 13.567% | $48.0729 | $48.07 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.84 | 13.559% | $130.4112 | $130.41 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.82 | 5.391% | $70.4223 | $70.42 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.97 | 13.201% | $282.9685 | $282.97 | $282.95 | $283.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.25 | 5.631% | $61.5301 | $61.53 | $61.55 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.87 | 7.331% | $59.9658 | $59.97 | $59.95 | $60.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $621.48 | $691.2982 | $691.30 | $691.25 | $691.30 | |