| 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 | $36.62 | 6.602% | $39.0377 | $39.04 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.74 | 7.786% | $47.1456 | $47.15 | $47.15 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.36 | 5.204% | $165.549 | $165.55 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.88 | 5.767% | $15.7381 | $15.74 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.37 | 13.624% | $48.1425 | $48.14 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.58 | 5.721% | $42.9016 | $42.90 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.28 | 7.525% | $199.2223 | $199.22 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $520.83 | $557.7368 | $557.74 | $557.75 | $557.50 | |