| 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 | $37.40 | 5.507% | $39.4596 | $39.46 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.53 | 8.268% | $146.7356 | $146.74 | $146.75 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.69 | 11.754% | $96.8795 | $96.88 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.71 | 5.264% | $43.9056 | $43.91 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.26 | 7.322% | $149.4566 | $149.46 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.45 | 7.244% | $98.0746 | $98.07 | $98.05 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.84 | 9.753% | $108.4799 | $108.48 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $630.88 | $682.9914 | $683.00 | $683.00 | $683.10 | |