| 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 | $36.79 | 7.149% | $39.4201 | $39.42 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.25 | 5.837% | $261.682 | $261.68 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.71 | 12.526% | $199.97 | $199.97 | $199.95 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.38 | 3.537% | $127.744 | $127.74 | $127.75 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.69 | 11.194% | $149.7672 | $149.77 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.64 | 9.628% | $147.6031 | $147.60 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.39 | 8.534% | $62.2877 | $62.29 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.85 | $988.4741 | $988.47 | $988.45 | $988.50 | |