| 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 | $37.85 | 4.813% | $39.6717 | $39.67 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.34 | 3.671% | $60.4817 | $60.48 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.81 | 11.333% | $127.8214 | $127.82 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.52 | 6.579% | $252.0807 | $252.08 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.27 | 3.197% | $158.17 | $158.17 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.99 | 12.695% | $200.5858 | $200.59 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.56 | 13.517% | $74.4217 | $74.42 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.34 | $913.2330 | $913.23 | $913.20 | $913.30 | |