| 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 | $37.84 | 3.772% | $39.2673 | $39.27 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.34 | 6.735% | $53.7304 | $53.73 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.76 | 9.127% | $13.9246 | $13.92 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.27 | 10.203% | $217.3975 | $217.40 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.36 | 8.699% | $110.1773 | $110.18 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.66 | 7.355% | $45.7976 | $45.80 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.30 | 13.430% | $38.9065 | $38.91 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $476.53 | $519.2012 | $519.21 | $519.20 | $519.20 | |