| 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 | $38.56 | 4.450% | $40.2759 | $40.28 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.87 | 8.392% | $158.1114 | $158.11 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.30 | 10.313% | $80.8594 | $80.86 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.50 | 3.434% | $156.7025 | $156.70 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.69 | 4.704% | $106.4735 | $106.47 | $106.45 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.69 | 12.484% | $23.2729 | $23.27 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.53 | 12.137% | $83.5757 | $83.58 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $606.14 | $649.2713 | $649.27 | $649.25 | $649.40 | |