| 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 | $35.37 | 10.177% | $38.9696 | $38.97 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.66 | 6.702% | $80.7307 | $80.73 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.78 | 8.795% | $60.6859 | $60.69 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.76 | 9.448% | $22.7214 | $22.72 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.81 | 9.533% | $121.3735 | $121.37 | $121.35 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.64 | 5.543% | $7.0081 | $7.01 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.91 | 12.198% | $206.3433 | $206.34 | $206.35 | $206.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $488.93 | $537.8325 | $537.83 | $537.80 | $537.80 | |