| 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 | $38.73 | 5.775% | $40.9667 | $40.97 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.32 | 13.666% | $42.4202 | $42.42 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.29 | 5.633% | $17.2076 | $17.21 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.65 | 12.545% | $171.7999 | $171.80 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.25 | 8.737% | $167.7268 | $167.73 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.91 | 12.638% | $57.344 | $57.34 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.50 | 9.540% | $55.3177 | $55.32 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.65 | $552.7829 | $552.79 | $552.75 | $552.70 | |