| 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 | $36.72 | 5.650% | $38.7947 | $38.79 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.92 | 5.299% | $71.5191 | $71.52 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.57 | 5.237% | $153.1935 | $153.19 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.79 | 4.304% | $146.8496 | $146.85 | $146.85 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.25 | 3.577% | $20.9743 | $20.97 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.77 | 11.873% | $125.0405 | $125.04 | $125.05 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.66 | 3.617% | $16.2264 | $16.23 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.68 | $572.5981 | $572.59 | $572.60 | $572.50 | |