| 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 | $38.40 | 4.775% | $40.2336 | $40.23 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.31 | 11.649% | $41.6562 | $41.66 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.67 | 4.221% | $88.2439 | $88.24 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.53 | 5.682% | $73.4807 | $73.48 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.41 | 9.267% | $41.9695 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.63 | 10.423% | $270.1278 | $270.13 | $270.15 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.29 | 5.714% | $153.5919 | $153.59 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.24 | $709.3036 | $709.30 | $709.35 | $709.30 | |