| 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 | $38.96 | 6.354% | $41.4355 | $41.44 | $41.45 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.34 | 7.513% | $98.2024 | $98.20 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.39 | 10.223% | $61.0525 | $61.05 | $61.05 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.44 | 5.532% | $188.3113 | $188.31 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.40 | 9.819% | $157.4804 | $157.48 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.88 | 4.587% | $28.113 | $28.11 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.39 | 13.580% | $262.8128 | $262.81 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.80 | $837.4079 | $837.40 | $837.40 | $837.40 | |