| 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 | $37.80 | 5.310% | $39.8072 | $39.81 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.26 | 7.729% | $230.8202 | $230.82 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.98 | 8.613% | $197.6539 | $197.65 | $197.65 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.75 | 11.548% | $237.3184 | $237.32 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.51 | 8.770% | $61.4659 | $61.47 | $61.45 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.27 | 10.245% | $34.4736 | $34.47 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.44 | 4.500% | $173.9298 | $173.93 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.01 | $975.4690 | $975.47 | $975.40 | $975.50 | |