| 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 | $37.80 | 5.253% | $39.7856 | $39.79 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.32 | 10.422% | $139.4851 | $139.49 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.55 | 9.594% | $46.6322 | $46.63 | $46.65 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.43 | 5.581% | $17.347 | $17.35 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.98 | 6.767% | $154.7908 | $154.79 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.72 | 3.261% | $236.1786 | $236.18 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.90 | 7.854% | $17.1488 | $17.15 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $612.70 | $651.3681 | $651.38 | $651.45 | $651.30 | |