| 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 | $36.42 | 3.786% | $37.7989 | $37.80 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.77 | 4.177% | $141.4411 | $141.44 | $141.45 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.99 | 9.805% | $139.4414 | $139.44 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.37 | 8.759% | $19.979 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.83 | 8.844% | $9.6109 | $9.61 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.39 | 8.510% | $65.5292 | $65.53 | $65.55 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.35 | 3.654% | $169.3188 | $169.32 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.12 | $583.1193 | $583.12 | $583.15 | $583.00 | |