| 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 | $37.34 | 5.503% | $39.3948 | $39.39 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.48 | 7.337% | $42.3766 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.72 | 5.701% | $37.7564 | $37.76 | $37.75 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.73 | 13.719% | $218.0334 | $218.03 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.71 | 13.160% | $237.3078 | $237.31 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.59 | 10.756% | $135.7758 | $135.78 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.97 | 12.372% | $211.2256 | $211.23 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.54 | $921.8704 | $921.88 | $921.95 | $921.90 | |