| 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 | $37.55 | 6.315% | $39.9213 | $39.92 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.54 | 5.556% | $36.459 | $36.46 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.95 | 3.871% | $27.9932 | $27.99 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.89 | 8.761% | $77.1007 | $77.10 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.40 | 10.285% | $16.9839 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.79 | 5.404% | $216.9109 | $216.91 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.76 | 10.524% | $204.2041 | $204.20 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $575.88 | $619.5731 | $619.56 | $619.55 | $619.60 | |