| 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 | $37.87 | 4.274% | $39.4886 | $39.49 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.70 | 10.537% | $88.098 | $88.10 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.70 | 7.746% | $110.6551 | $110.66 | $110.65 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.45 | 12.376% | $243.2379 | $243.24 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.89 | 4.703% | $181.021 | $181.02 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.74 | 12.154% | $91.6747 | $91.67 | $91.65 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.98 | 3.739% | $214.719 | $214.72 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.33 | $968.8943 | $968.90 | $968.85 | $968.90 | |