| 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 | $36.88 | 8.107% | $39.8699 | $39.87 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.92 | 3.745% | $23.7784 | $23.78 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.29 | 11.236% | $39.2552 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.57 | 9.682% | $162.9545 | $162.95 | $162.95 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.84 | 9.326% | $27.1566 | $27.16 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.71 | 6.194% | $31.5502 | $31.55 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.46 | 6.848% | $248.3789 | $248.38 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.67 | $572.9437 | $572.95 | $572.95 | $573.20 | |