| 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 | $36.98 | 6.178% | $39.2646 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.78 | 8.159% | $163.0821 | $163.08 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.79 | 3.820% | $72.456 | $72.46 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.26 | 13.294% | $129.4497 | $129.45 | $129.45 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.53 | 9.717% | $116.8815 | $116.88 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.79 | 7.468% | $18.0439 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.50 | 4.816% | $87.5214 | $87.52 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.63 | $626.6992 | $626.69 | $626.70 | $626.70 | |