| 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 | $37.33 | 5.366% | $39.3331 | $39.33 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.28 | 5.815% | $18.2848 | $18.28 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.61 | 5.201% | $5.9018 | $5.90 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.77 | 5.113% | $156.3766 | $156.38 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.45 | 10.805% | $58.1172 | $58.12 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.97 | 6.627% | $229.2161 | $229.22 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.31 | 7.562% | $112.1979 | $112.20 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.72 | $619.4275 | $619.43 | $619.45 | $619.40 | |