| 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 | $37.50 | 4.722% | $39.2708 | $39.27 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.58 | 8.777% | $212.7461 | $212.75 | $212.75 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.73 | 3.300% | $163.9681 | $163.97 | $163.95 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.79 | 11.187% | $160.9877 | $160.99 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.81 | 10.382% | $46.1507 | $46.15 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.98 | 12.639% | $38.2747 | $38.27 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.46 | 12.679% | $68.1257 | $68.13 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $672.85 | $729.5238 | $729.53 | $729.50 | $729.60 | |