| 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 | $37.88 | 6.425% | $40.3138 | $40.31 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.78 | 5.803% | $75.9454 | $75.95 | $75.95 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.73 | 13.809% | $36.1116 | $36.11 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.66 | 12.824% | $26.6942 | $26.69 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.99 | 8.476% | $132.3299 | $132.33 | $132.35 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.38 | 11.450% | $204.377 | $204.38 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.92 | 6.237% | $31.7861 | $31.79 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.34 | $547.5580 | $547.56 | $547.60 | $547.50 | |