| 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 | $38.88 | 4.371% | $40.5794 | $40.58 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.87 | 7.601% | $52.5846 | $52.58 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.88 | 10.457% | $18.6451 | $18.65 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.48 | 5.419% | $209.2356 | $209.24 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.84 | 7.646% | $24.5863 | $24.59 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.64 | 6.232% | $160.0279 | $160.03 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.50 | 13.141% | $194.0368 | $194.04 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $648.09 | $699.6957 | $699.71 | $699.80 | $699.60 | |