| 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 | $37.38 | 5.226% | $39.3335 | $39.33 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.73 | 8.307% | $28.9505 | $28.95 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.86 | 11.716% | $181.9407 | $181.94 | $181.95 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.31 | 3.695% | $70.8341 | $70.83 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.95 | 6.746% | $251.8672 | $251.87 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.58 | 7.713% | $7.0875 | $7.09 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.38 | 5.548% | $17.2888 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $554.19 | $597.3023 | $597.30 | $597.35 | $597.30 | |