| 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 | $38.39 | 3.361% | $39.6803 | $39.68 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.37 | 10.221% | $87.4824 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.65 | 5.576% | $49.2512 | $49.25 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.60 | 6.604% | $143.489 | $143.49 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.76 | 6.441% | $216.8842 | $216.88 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.32 | 10.448% | $141.7269 | $141.73 | $141.75 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.80 | 11.486% | $255.08 | $255.08 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.89 | $933.5940 | $933.59 | $933.70 | $933.70 | |