| 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 | $38.50 | 3.678% | $39.916 | $39.92 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.77 | 6.780% | $69.1614 | $69.16 | $69.15 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.94 | 4.512% | $38.6067 | $38.61 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.64 | 12.358% | $62.516 | $62.52 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.25 | 6.690% | $23.7385 | $23.74 | $23.75 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.38 | 10.235% | $228.6053 | $228.61 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.91 | 3.422% | $44.3784 | $44.38 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $468.39 | $506.9223 | $506.94 | $506.90 | $506.90 | |