| 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 | $37.97 | 6.350% | $40.3811 | $40.38 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.31 | 7.483% | $69.1223 | $69.12 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.70 | 12.629% | $101.0282 | $101.03 | $101.05 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.81 | 11.317% | $176.7825 | $176.78 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.87 | 3.366% | $54.6496 | $54.65 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.59 | 5.694% | $61.9261 | $61.93 | $61.95 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.71 | 13.548% | $30.3287 | $30.33 | $30.35 | $30.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $488.96 | $534.2185 | $534.22 | $534.30 | $534.10 | |