| 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 | $37.31 | 6.468% | $39.7232 | $39.72 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.41 | 10.826% | $70.2748 | $70.27 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.54 | 5.355% | $19.5328 | $19.53 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.58 | 5.759% | $8.0165 | $8.02 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.29 | 9.505% | $98.8721 | $98.87 | $98.85 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.68 | 7.373% | $93.0709 | $93.07 | $93.05 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.38 | 13.172% | $90.9677 | $90.97 | $90.95 | $91.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $384.19 | $420.4580 | $420.45 | $420.35 | $420.50 | |